Examples of lefty in a Sentence
Our starting pitcher is a lefty.
Recent Examples on the Web
Arkansas had trouble squaring up the gangly lefty Zach Erdman, who wriggled out of jams in the second and fourth innings by allowing just one run despite having five runners on base.
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Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 17 Apr. 2024
They will be opposed by a pair of lefties, Ryan Weathers (1-1, 2.57) and A.J. Puk (0-3, 5.91).
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
On the mound, Marlins lefty A.J. Puk continues to struggle with his pitch count in the first inning.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
The lefty gave up two runs on six hits over six innings, striking out two and walking two.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The Dodgers had their own difficulties scoring early against Cubs lefty Jordan Wicks.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 6 Apr. 2024
The Razorbacks wasted no time responding, as Ole Miss lefty Liam Doyle struggled with the tight strike zone of umpire Kevin Sweeney, which had also impacted Molina.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 6 Apr. 2024
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Rivera will primarily hit against lefties and play a utility role.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Flores shows toughness Initially, the Giants’ lineup Monday against Dodgers lefty James Paxton didn’t include Wilmer Flores.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 17 Apr. 2024
They will be opposed by a pair of lefties, Ryan Weathers (1-1, 2.57) and A.J. Puk (0-3, 5.91).
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
On the mound, Marlins lefty A.J. Puk continues to struggle with his pitch count in the first inning.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
The lefty gave up two runs on six hits over six innings, striking out two and walking two.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2024
The Dodgers had their own difficulties scoring early against Cubs lefty Jordan Wicks.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 6 Apr. 2024
The Razorbacks wasted no time responding, as Ole Miss lefty Liam Doyle struggled with the tight strike zone of umpire Kevin Sweeney, which had also impacted Molina.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 6 Apr. 2024
Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said Rivera will primarily hit against lefties and play a utility role.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Flores shows toughness Initially, the Giants’ lineup Monday against Dodgers lefty James Paxton didn’t include Wilmer Flores.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lefty. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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