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.

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The future could be secured, the endless frightened knocking in Isabelle's chest finally quieted. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 Shakeel’s steely 193-ball knock in just over 5 1/2 hours grew Pakistan's total in partnerships of 96 with Ghazi Ghori (48) and 44 with Arafat Minhas (52). — ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026 The Patriots scored first Sunday, knocking in a 34-yard field goal from former Miami Hurricanes kicker Andy Borregales. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 Miami center forward Luis Suarez knocked in the first goal of the evening in the 61st minute. — Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knock in

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