knock in

verb

knocked in; knocking in; knocks in

baseball

: to cause (a run or runner) to score

He knocked in a run in the second inning with a double to left field.

Examples of knock in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite a nerve-wracking 1-0 start (before Bellingham knocked in a deuce), Jagger was seen looking grim and pacing around the VIP box. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Jeffers followed with a double that knocked in Ryan Kreidler and Larnach for a 3-1 lead. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Houston players were finding success with crosses into the middle, but couldn’t knock in the equalizer. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 13 July 2026

Jeffers followed with a double that knocked in Ryan Kreidler and Larnach, extending the lead to 3-1. — ABC News, 12 July 2026