pinch-hit Sentence Examples
- The backup quarterback was ready to pinch-hit in the third quarter due to an injury to the starter.
- The team's utility player pinch-hit for the designated hitter with runners on base.
- The pinch-hitter delivered a clutch single that drove in the winning run.
- The manager's decision to pinch-hit paid off when the replacement batter got a base hit.
- The team often relies on their designated pinch-hitter to come through in key situations.
- The pinch-hitter struck out looking, leaving the bases loaded.
- The opposing pitcher intentionally walked the starting batter to face the weaker pinch-hitter.
- The pinch-hitter grounded into a double play, ending the inning.
- The pinch-hitter made a spectacular catch in the outfield, robbing a home run.
- The team's bench was excited to see their pinch-hitter come up with runners on base.
pinch-hit Meaning
pinch-hit
to act or serve in place of another, a hit made by a pinch hitter, to bat in the place of another player especially when a hit is particularly needed
Synonyms & Antonyms of pinch-hit
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to act or serve in place of another, a hit made by a pinch hitter, to bat in the place of another player especially when a hit is particularly needed
substitute,stand in, spell, fill in, cover, sub, step in, take over,understudy, relieve
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The backup quarterback was ready to pinch-hit in the third quarter due to an injury to the starter.
The team's utility player pinch-hit for the designated hitter with runners on base.
The pinch-hitter delivered a clutch single that drove in the winning run.
The manager's decision to pinch-hit paid off when the replacement batter got a base hit.