Examples of double play in a Sentence
The batter hit into a double play.
They turned a double play to end the inning.
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When Kelly covered first base in an attempt to complete a double play, he got annoyed when Brantley’s foot clipped his leg.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The game-ending double play seemed to end Kershaw’s career.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
From Ernie Clement’s near walk-off to the Dodgers’ two clutch homers and Alejandro Kirk’s series-ending double play, the Jays were just one play away from a title.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 10 Dec. 2025
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Semien will take over second base as Francisco Lindor's double play partner.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The game-ending double play seemed to end Kershaw’s career.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
From Ernie Clement’s near walk-off to the Dodgers’ two clutch homers and Alejandro Kirk’s series-ending double play, the Jays were just one play away from a title.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 10 Dec. 2025
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Semien will take over second base as Francisco Lindor's double play partner.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Double play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20play. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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