Examples of double play in a Sentence
The batter hit into a double play.
They turned a double play to end the inning.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bonita Vista used a double play to end the fifth inning.
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Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Corona will play Aquinas at JSerra on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Maranatha 5, San Dimas 4: Gabe Barragan hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to break a 4-4 tie, and Maranatha got a game-ending double play in the bottom of the eighth to pull out the Boras Classic win.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The Marlins have created some chances this season, but have grounded into a MLB-leading 11 double plays including one on Wednesday.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Jake Cronenworth followed with a base hit, putting the potential tying run in the on-deck circle with Machado at the plate, but Estrada fielded a hard grounder off the bat of Machado that started an inning-ending double play.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
After the Tigers got runners on first and second base with one out in the ninth inning on a walk by Michael Braswell and infield single by Brady Neal, the Razorbacks won when Tommy White lined into a double play.
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 1 Apr. 2024
The Marlins hit into four double plays on Friday and seven total through the first two games of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The Giants had a rally in the eighth when Austin Slater singled and went to third on a one-out single by Ismael Munguia, but Otto Lopez grounded into a double play against Tyler Ferguson.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Instincts for other responsibilities like turning double plays and making relay throws to home plate are needed at either position as well.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Corona will play Aquinas at JSerra on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Maranatha 5, San Dimas 4: Gabe Barragan hit a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning to break a 4-4 tie, and Maranatha got a game-ending double play in the bottom of the eighth to pull out the Boras Classic win.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The Marlins have created some chances this season, but have grounded into a MLB-leading 11 double plays including one on Wednesday.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Jake Cronenworth followed with a base hit, putting the potential tying run in the on-deck circle with Machado at the plate, but Estrada fielded a hard grounder off the bat of Machado that started an inning-ending double play.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
After the Tigers got runners on first and second base with one out in the ninth inning on a walk by Michael Braswell and infield single by Brady Neal, the Razorbacks won when Tommy White lined into a double play.
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 1 Apr. 2024
The Marlins hit into four double plays on Friday and seven total through the first two games of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The Giants had a rally in the eighth when Austin Slater singled and went to third on a one-out single by Ismael Munguia, but Otto Lopez grounded into a double play against Tyler Ferguson.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
Instincts for other responsibilities like turning double plays and making relay throws to home plate are needed at either position as well.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Double play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20play. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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