pinch-hitting Synonyms

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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

The backup catcher pinch-hit for the injured starting catcher in the sixth inning.
With two outs and a runner on second, the designated hitter pinch-hit for the pitcher.
The journeyman utility player pinch-hit in a key situation, delivering a timely single.
The pinch-hitter failed to connect, resulting in a strikeout that stranded two runners on base.
The team's top prospect was brought in as a pinch-hitter but was unable to make an impact.
The pinch-hitter surprised the opposing team by hitting a two-run home run.
The manager decided to pinch-hit for the starting left fielder in the seventh inning, hoping to spark a rally.
The pinch-hitter drew a crucial walk, loading the bases with two outs.
The pinch-hitter sacrificed himself to advance the runners, giving his team a chance to win the game.
With the game on the line, the pinch-hitter stepped up to the plate and delivered a walk-off 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

substituting, standing in, taking over, filling in,subbing, covering, stepping in, spelling, understudying,relieving

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The backup catcher pinch-hit for the injured starting catcher in the sixth inning.

With two outs and a runner on second, the designated hitter pinch-hit for the pitcher.

The journeyman utility player pinch-hit in a key situation, delivering a timely single.

The pinch-hitter failed to connect, resulting in a strikeout that stranded two runners on base.