| 单词 | ground ball |
| 例句 | Ben-Ben swings at the next pitch and smokes a hard ground ball past their first baseman into right field for a base hit. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z A ground ball scored a run, but now it was two outs with a runner on third. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They were hitting ground balls to each other and trying to field them. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I learned the other reason they waited for a thunderstorm to play when Jasper, trying to avoid Edward’s infallible fielding, hit a ground ball toward Carlisle. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “A ground ball went through his legs, and he ended up in the dugout in my arms, weeping,” Mr. Katims said. Television: Once More Around the Sandbox 2010-02-20T00:44:00Z The director, himself a die-hard fan, went through a similar ordeal during Bill Buckner's flubbed ground ball in the '86 World Series, an event that gets ample airplay in this film. Bartman movie premieres at Tribeca 2011-04-25T14:42:55Z In 1957 the Cincinnati Reds had runners on both first and second when Wally Post hit a ground ball at the Milwaukee Braves shortstop. The backstory on baseball’s rules and regulations 2013-07-31T20:40:52Z “He is doing pretty much everything except for taking ground balls.” Zack Wheeler blossoms into ace for Phillies, gets Game 1 start against Arizona in NLCS 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z “I noticed that Brooksie was taking 100 ground balls every day. I went over to him and said, ‘Brooks, can I ask you a question?’ LOVERRO: Brooks Robinson the gold standard for Orioles on and off the field 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Texas third baseman Josh Jung made a sprawling play to his left to field the ground ball and throw out France at first base. Mariners’ Ty France searching for answers after prolonged struggles 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z OAKLAND, Calif. — When right-hander Trent Thornton fired an 0-2 slider to Nick Allen that resulted in a ground ball to J.P. Mariners’ pitching staff sets new franchise record in Oakland 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z “Early on, we put guys away quick and got some weak contact, got a lot of ground balls,” Burnes said. Hayes and Suwinski homer as Pirates send NL Central-leading Brewers to 2nd straight loss 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Taylor fielded a ground ball to his left and snapped a throw home to catcher Nathan Ehrlichman, who tagged out the runner and kept Tennessee scoreless. Northeast Seattle tops Tennessee to reach Little League World Series semifinals 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z I said, ‘You led the league in fielding, you’ve got all those Gold Gloves, why are you taking so many ground balls?’ LOVERRO: Brooks Robinson the gold standard for Orioles on and off the field 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Shortstop Javier Báez made a backhand stop of Tyler Freeman’s ground ball in the fifth and recorded the out at first with a long throw. Cabrera singles, Torkelson and Carpenter homer as Tigers beat Guardians 4-1 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Instead of smacking line drives to the opposite field, he sliced lazy pop flies and rolled over on weakly pulled ground balls. How Freddie Freeman and his father developed one of baseball's best swings 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z With one out, backup catcher James McCann and No. 9 hitter hit a routine ground ball to Moore, who is filling in at shortstop for the injured J.P. Mariners’ streak of series wins come to end with loss to Orioles in 10 innings 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z First baseman Freeman committed his first error of the season in the first when a ground ball hit by Ryan McMahon just escaped under his glove. Clayton Kershaw gets no-decision in return, Dodgers beat Rockies 2-1 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z “I went back over to second base and instead of taking my 10 ground balls I started taking a hundred of them,” Johnson said. LOVERRO: Brooks Robinson the gold standard for Orioles on and off the field 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Marlowe led off with a single, advanced to second on a throwing error by Tatis, moved to third on a ground ball from Josh Rojas and scored on J.P. Cal Raleigh’s homer jump starts Mariners as they win seventh in row 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “Caught a lot of ground balls, but a lot of good plays behind him.” Jorge Soler’s homer helps the Marlins rally for a 3-2 win over the Reds 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Gilbert’s lone hit allowed came in the second inning when Xander Bogaerts hit a soft ground ball up the middle that didn’t have enough force to make it to the outfield. Logan Gilbert’s pitching, Julio Rodriguez’s defense propel Mariners to 6th win in a row 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z “Him handling situations, him fielding ground balls, his work around the base, I’m really happy and, frankly, surprised a little bit.” Phillies slugger Bryce Harper unlikely to return to outfield this season 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Crawford mishandled a slow ground ball for an error. Mariners take series from Diamondbacks to wrap up 4-2 road trip 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Trent Grisham hit a softball ground ball toward second and Hancock dived for the ball, stopping it and flipping it to first baseman Ty France, who smirked at the pitcher’s hustle. Cal Raleigh’s homer jump starts Mariners as they win seventh in row 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Batting right-handed, Raleigh pulled a hard ground ball just inside the third base bag and down the left-field line for a double that scored two runs. Logan Gilbert shows MLB scouts another strong start as Mariners beat Diamondbacks 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Batting right-handed, Raleigh ripped a ground ball just inside the third-base bag and down the left field for a two-run double. Who is hottest Mariners hitter of late? That’d be Tom Murphy. 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z It was with the Dodgers, while running out a ground ball, when Versalles would exacerbate his back injury. The historic MVP race between Cuban Twins and their unidentical baseball careers 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z With his past approach, he would’ve pulled that ball for a ground ball to shortstop. Swing adjustments paying off for Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z With two out and the bases loaded, Taylor hit a ground ball to the right side of the infield. Dodgers complete comeback against Blue Jays with walk-off in 10th 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Matt Chapman began the frame with a seemingly harmless ground ball to third. Defensive misplays prove to be costly as Dodgers fall to Blue Jays in extra innings 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Defensive shifts are forbidden, creating larger holes for ground balls and line drives to result in hits. Did heat wave trigger double-figure scoring outburst by Dodgers and 11 other teams? 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Both shortstops worked closely with infield coach Perry Hill on ground balls for some 20 minutes. First-round picks Tai Peete, Colt Emerson put on a show in first Mariners workout 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z With the infield drawn in, Crawford followed with a ground ball to the right side. Ty France ejected, Mariners drop opener to Tigers 5-4 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z With one out in the ninth inning, Astros outfielder Chase McCormick hit a ground ball to the left side of the field that seemed destined for a single. Eugenio Suarez is showing he could be ‘pick to click’ for Mariners in second half 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z “They had a really good approach and he just couldn’t get the strikeouts or the ground balls that he needed.” Báez’s 2-run single in 1st starts Tigers to 9-0 rout of A’s. 10th time Oakland shut out 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z “When you’ve been standing out there for 15-20 minutes and you get a ground ball hit at you, I know that’s been a challenge in the past, in long innings, staying locked in,” Walker said. Is MLB’s pitch clock leading to better defense? Some players and coaches think so 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z And speaking of hard hits, France collided with Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes on a slow ground ball off the bat of Hernandez. Mariners rally from 5-run deficit to beat Rays, 7-6, and take series from MLB’s best team 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Dominic Fletcher hit a ground ball to short that his brother, David, couldn’t field despite a diving try, scoring Emmanuel Rivera and knotting the score at 1. Nelson, Fletcher and McCarthy power the Diamondbacks to a 3-1 win over the Angels 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z For a staff that relied on ground ball outs, it cost them wins. LOVERRO: Adding Cruz at third put the ‘83 Orioles on track for a title 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Raleigh, after falling behind 1-2 in the count, was able to poke a ground ball up the middle, allowing Hernandez to move to third with one out. Mariners turn on small-ball magic to rally for rousing victory over Nationals 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The Mariners would add two more runs in the third inning when Suarez managed to score from first on fielding error by third baseman Josh Donaldson on a ground ball off the bat of Ford. Mariners finally show the fight that’s been missing as they pound Yankees 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Crawford also took ground balls but didn’t throw to first base. Why Julio Rodriguez has returned to his early-season struggles with Mariners 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z An inning later, Harrison Bader’s routine ground ball to second base that went for a single became more costly when Kirby left a fastball right down the middle to Billy McKinney. George Kirby solid for Mariners, but Yankees’ Gerrit Cole better in 3-1 New York win 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Woo managed to end the inning with a pair of ground ball outs. Bryan Woo has rough major league debut as Rangers clobber Mariners 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z With one out, Utah’s Haley Denning slapped a ground ball that bounced just over the outstretched glove of Meylan and trickled into short right field. Husky softball team starts Women’s College World Series off with a critical win over Utah 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z A ground ball single up the middle off the bat of Bryan Reynolds put runners on first and third with no outs. Tayler Saucedo gets key strikeout to play hometown hero for Mariners 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Many of those outs were ground balls to shortstop and third base and several were early in counts and with runners on base. Why Julio Rodriguez has returned to his early-season struggles with Mariners 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z He admittedly got a little too aggressive in trying to pull pitches to left field, often resulting in ground ball outs. After slow start, Julio Rodriguez is heating up with the weather for Mariners 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z A throwing error on a ground ball by Glory Estabrook left runners at first and second with nobody out. State softball: Snohomish denied crown as Peninsula claims first 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z A bloop, a flare, a ground ball with eyes, really a base hit of any sort or even a booted ball would’ve got the Mariners a win. Eugenio Suarez lets the Mariners walk off in 10th with series win vs. Pirates 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Former Dodger Luke Raley beat reliever Victor González to the bag on a ground ball to first to begin the inning. Gavin Stone struggles as Dodgers lose a wild one to Rays 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Gibson worked around four walks and struck out three, getting 13 outs from ground balls and inducing two double plays. Orioles take 2 of 3 at Yankees, Gibson 7 scoreless innings in 3-1 win 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z “When I have that kind of changeup, I don’t want to stop throwing them because I can get a lot of ground balls.” Alonso hits MLB-best 19th HR, Carrasco gets 1st win as Mets rout Cubs 10-1 to avoid sweep 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Batting left-handed in a stance and swing that is almost identical to Cal’s, T swings at a pitch away and hits a soft ground ball to second base. Attending Cal Raleigh’s brother’s baseball game reveals a 13-year-old with striking similarities 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z After getting a pair of quick ground ball outs, he walked Rodolfo Castro. Eugenio Suarez lets the Mariners walk off in 10th with series win vs. Pirates 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z He will usually turn to the young right-hander with runners on base and a strikeout or a ground ball is needed. Mariners ‘trust’ Matt Brash in high leverage situations despite rough Sunday 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The incident happened in the fifth inning when he made a diving stop on a ground ball off the bat of Mauricio Dubon. Despite taking series off Astros, Mariners still struggling with bats 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z “That’s it! Nice try!” he shouts to a young girl who has missed a ground ball. Can a TikTok campaign from Africa help this teen reach the majors? 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z “Totally in control. Nice, crisp rhythm. Lots of ground balls, strikeouts, low walks,” Kapler said. Burleson, DeJong homer, Mikolas pitches Cards past Giants 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z His day at the plate started with a soft, ground ball single that shattered his bat in the first inning, the first Angels hit of the game. Shohei Ohtani's bid for cycle falls short as Angels beat Athletics 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z He slammed his forehead into the ground of T-Mobile Park while making a diving stop on a ground ball. Sam Haggerty returns to Mariners as Cooper Hummel heads to Tacoma 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z But the ball was on the outside corner and he rolled over on the pitch and hit a ground ball to second base. Mariners rank in bottom third of MLB in every major statistical hitting category 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Rodriguez ripped a one-out single into left field for his second hit of the game and France followed with a ground ball through the left side. Poor offense dooms Mariners, who fall to Milwaukee in extra innings 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Haggerty was diagnosed with a concussion Saturday after he made a diving stop on a ground ball at second base on Friday night. As he faces his childhood team, Jarred Kelenic ‘inspiring’ next generation of Wisconsin players 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z He took a loss against the Diamondbacks last Sunday, when poor command and a booted ground ball led to a tie-breaking run in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers ‘still trying to find our footing’ with bullpen performances, late-game plan 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The result was a soft ground ball with an exit velocity of 68 mph as well that allowed Taylor Ward to score from second base. Mariners’ rally falls short as they end homestand with loss to Angels 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The Mariners tacked on another run in the frame on Pollock’s hard ground ball to third base that Luis Rengifo made a diving stop on and fired to first. Teoscar Hernandez, AJ Pollock each hit two HRs as Mariners end sked 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z The Mariners retook the lead in the bottom half of the inning after Suarez doubled and scored on Josh Bell’s fielding error on a ground ball to first base off the bat of Raleigh. Mariners’ season-opening series ends with third consecutive defeat 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z But Munoz got his first save of the season, coaxing a ground ball to France at first base to end the game. Luis Castillo dominates, Ty France plays hero in Mariners’ season-opening win over Guardians 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Just another nondescript afternoon of pitchers playing catch and a few throwing off the mound in the bullpen, infielders taking ground balls, outfielders working on fly balls and batting practice to close it out. Julio Rodriguez, Mariners give fans preview of season with event at T-Mobile 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “But I got to the field, saw him take one ground ball at shortstop, and I knew it was him.” Felnin Celesten, 17-year-old uber-prospect, has the Mariners abuzz 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z But he took ground balls with Moore on Monday morning with Perry Hill and the training staff watching. Mariners finalize roster before 2023 opening day 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “We’re seeing already ground balls going up the middle that, with the shift, were outs,” he said. MLB shift limits raising batter spirits and averages so far 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z In the fourth inning, Murphy, again leading off, legged out a single on a ground ball up the middle. Mariners beat Diamondbacks in Marco Gonzales’ second start of spring 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z After hitting a single and advancing to second on a walk, Lux broke for third on a ground ball hit by Luke Williams toward third base. Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux injures right knee in spring training game 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z In the bottom of the first inning, with the bases empty, Matt Olson singled on a ground ball through the right side and into right field. Braves fall victim to pitch clock as charged strike ends spring game vs. Red Sox 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z With a runner on third in the fourth inning and the infield playing in on the grass, White made a diving stop on a hard ground ball off the bat of David Fletcher. Marco Gonzales gets roughed up as Mariners lose to Angels 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Then in late July, he missed some games with that was termed a wrist injury that followed a diving stop on a ground ball and was aggravated by a couple of hard swings and misses. Ty France finally reveals the culprit behind last season’s second-half slump 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Anthony Rendon took ground balls at third base on Saturday, his first fielding work at Angels spring camp. Finally healthy, Anthony Rendon confident he can rediscover what made him a star 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z When a player fumbled an easy ground ball or stopped running halfway to second base, Mr. Ryuzaki jokingly cursed him out in a salty yakuza patois. What’s a Japanese Mobster to Do in Retirement? Join a Softball Team. 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Wong believes that the new rules banning shifts in baseball will be to his advantage and help refind his feel on ground balls. Mariners position analysis: Kolten Wong looking to get his feet back under him 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z France injured his left wrist while making a diving stop on a ground ball July 25. Mariners position analysis: Which version of Ty France will Seattle get in 2023? 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Standing 6 foot 7, Clarke uses his length to create downward plane on his pitch and uses a sinking fastball to get ground ball outs. Mariners try to bolster bullpen in Rule 5 draft, take Chris Clarke from Cubs 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Up to the plate, Daniel hit a ground ball and charged down the first base line, colliding with Chapek, who was on the opposite team. Kareem Daniel and the rise and fall of the Disney executive who helped define the Bob Chapek era 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “There’s no routine ground ball, no routine fly ball.” Capturing old-time baseball with a 113-year-old camera 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z It was a routine ground ball, just a few steps to Trea Turner’s right. Trea Turner's costly error in Dodgers' loss dims his bright start to postseason 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z There are going to be some ground balls hit. Mariners ace Luis Castillo ready for challenge of slowing down Astros in Game 2 of ALDS 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z When is the last time Dodger Stadium shook after a ground ball? Plaschke: Dodgers get a good October scare from Padres on a wonderful and worrisome night 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z He then got Wil Myers to hit a ground ball to second, where Lux and shortstop Turner turned a difficult double play to put a jolt back into an increasingly anxious stadium. Dodgers' playoff party becomes NLDS nail-biter in Game 1 win over Padres 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Bichette will boot the occasional routine ground ball, but his offense makes up for those miscues. Analysis: Breaking down the Mariners’ wild-card series vs. the Blue Jays 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z This time, he hit his weakest ball of the night, an easy ground ball to the sure-handed Manny Machado at third base. Trea Turner's costly error in Dodgers' loss dims his bright start to postseason 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Marlins: Bryan Hoeing took over for Garrett to start the fifth inning but left after the second batter he faced, Willy Adames hit a ground ball that struck Hoeing in the left calf. García hits grand slam in Marlins’ 4-2 win over Brewers 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Mayza said he was trying to attack Judge with sinkers in the hopes of inducing a ground ball, but missed his spot. Judge ties Maris AL mark with 61st HR, lifts Yanks over Jays 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Suarez, meanwhile, went through regular defensive drills Tuesday afternoon, fielding ground balls and, for the first time since the bone fracture, making throws to first base. Eugenio Suarez back in Mariners lineup Tuesday as DH 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Suarez also fielded ground balls at third base on Friday and Saturday, at about three-quarter speed, but he has not yet throw a baseball. Eugenio Suarez hopeful he can return to Mariners’ lineup Tuesday 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The Padres had runners on first and second base with two outs when Austin Nola hit a ground ball to Turner. Trea Turner's costly error in Dodgers' loss dims his bright start to postseason 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z With one out in the top of the ninth, Kelenic beat out an infield single on a hard ground ball up the middle. Cal Raleigh comes through again as Mariners rally for victory in Kansas City 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z After hitting against Gonsolin, Lux fielded ground balls off the fungo bat of a coach until he was huffing, puffing and sweating profusely before the game. Mookie Betts lifts Dodgers with walk-off win over Diamondbacks 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z He punched a ground ball down the third base line for a double that scored two runs. Mariners avoid sweep with 9-5 comeback win over A’s 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z France made a nifty diving stop on the foul line on a ground ball during Saturday’s game. Eugenio Suarez hopeful he can return to Mariners’ lineup Tuesday 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z “I remember him looking at me and picking me out to catch a ground ball. He said, ‘Watch this boy here. LOVERRO: From D.C. sandlots to MVP, Maury Wills changed baseball for the better 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z It would’ve led to a broken bat or a weak ground ball to third or both. Carlos Santana’s grand slam propels Mariners to 9-1 win over Angels 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z He was cleared to start taking ground balls and lightly toss balls from about five feet in the middle of August. Anthony Rendon might return to the Angels' lineup before end of season 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Raleigh was trying to avoid a tag at first base on wayward throw from his ground ball. With just one off day remaining in regular season, Mariners will manage players’ rest carefully 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z “I was getting ahead of guys. When I did fall behind, I relied on the sinker to get ground balls and it worked out well.” Jameson wins in major league debut, Dbacks top Padres 4-0 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Gary Sánchez drove in a run in the fifth as a pinch-hitter for the Twins as his ground ball deflected off the third-base bag, allowing Nick Gordon to score from third. Bieber leads Guardians to 4-1 win and sweep of Twins 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z “I don’t feel like you should get rewarded for that rollover ground ball,” he said. Dodgers players have mixed opinions about 2023 MLB rule changes 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Crawford’s ground ball to shortstop was turned into a double play up the middle but allowed a run to score for a 3-1 lead in the fourth. After more than eight hours after first pitch, Mariners finish off sweep of Guardians 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Cleveland manager Terry Francona called on sinker/slider specialist Nick Sandlin, trying to get a ground ball for a double play. Robbie Ray frustrates Guardians again as Mariners clinch series 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z He took pregame ground balls on the field with his teammates and planned to hit in the cage. Mariners place Dylan Moore on 10-day IL, recall Abraham Toro 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z The missed ground ball left Dustin May crumpled on the grass. Dodgers' Dustin May continues to impress, but Marlins' Sandy Alcantara outpitches him 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z With runners on first and third and no outs, Jose Ramirez hit a hard ground ball to second base that the Mariners attempted to turn into a double play, allowing Kwan to race home. Mitch Haniger homers, Marco Gonzales works six innings in Mariners’ win over Guardians 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Mike Trout, whose home run in the eighth had driven in the game’s first run, hit a two-out ground ball with Walsh on third base to put the Angels up 2-1 in the 10th. Ramirez lifts Rays to 4-3 win over Angels in 11 innings 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Crawford’s hard line drive was caught by second baseman Jonah Bride, and Dylan Moore’s hard ground ball was turned into an out on a nice play by shortstop Nick Allen. Sam Haggerty working through shoulder issue, still swipes two bases for Mariners 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z He capped his 4-for-4 night with a ground ball single through the left side of the infield in the seventh. Pujols blasts two more HRs, Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 16-7 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z After talking with an athletic trainer and manager Scott Servais, he remained in the game and immediately started a double play on ground ball back to the mound off the bat of Stephen Vogt. Mariners can’t follow usual blueprint, see win streak in Oakland come to an end 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z “I think you see him move around the infield, the way he moves and picks up a ground ball is really good,” Boone said. Yankees blanked again, Gausman pitches Blue Jays to 4-0 win 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Baseball diamonds lack the smooth playing surface that grass provides for infields, and instead are left with divots and rocks, forcing infielders to handle frequent bad hops from ground balls. Small but mighty, Curacao poised for Little League run 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Báez was on second with two outs when Harold Castro’s ground ball caromed off second base and rolled into left field. Carpenter hits HR, Francona ejected as Tigers beat Guardians 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z From there, the Mariners scored two more runs on ground balls to third base. Sam Haggerty starts the chaos on the basepaths as Mariners score four in ninth to beat Angels 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Anthony Rendon continued his recovery from wrist surgery, taking more ground balls and lightly tossing a ball from about five feet. Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge for AL MVP? The answer has more deliberation 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z On Friday, before the Angels’ game, Rendon was taking ground balls on the field. Shohei Ohtani's mentor from Japan 'relieved' Angels star is excelling in majors 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z His teammates gave him a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Carlos Santana doubled and scored on France’s ground ball. With lineup at full strength, Mariners cruise to a drama-free win vs. the Rangers 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z His first three at-bats produced ground balls and the third one was an inning-double play that left him spiking his helmet in disgust. Mariners come up big in bottom of 9th only to lose to Angels in 10th 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z “Trying to get a ground ball there and he’s a pretty good fastball hitter and that one probably just got a little much of the plate,” Holmes said. Perez’s HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z The Mariners loaded the bases with no outs and got a run from Ty France’s sacrifice fly to center and another run from Carlos Santana’s fielders choice ground ball. Astros continue to frustrate Mariners, snap another winning streak 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z “I just kept wanting to keep them in situations where a ground ball was a double play and limit the extra base hits,” Morton said. Bohm helps Phils beat Braves 7-2, take 2 of 3 from Atlanta 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z But he continues to take ground balls in the infield between starts. Defense matters for Stroman, MLB’s top fielding pitchers 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Swinging aggressively Soto, hit a ground ball back to the mound to end the inning. Mariners take down Nationals in game one of doubleheader, extending win streak to nine games 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Jiménez has been sidelined since April 23, when he was hurt stretching for first base as he tried to run out a ground ball at Minnesota. Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z After a quick mound visit to slow down the pace of the inning, Gilbert got a first-pitch fastball in on the hands of Austin Nola that resulted in a ground ball to third base. Mariners sweep Padres, get within a game of .500 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z An over-aggressive Raleigh hit a soft ground ball to shortstop that could only be turned into a force out at second base, allowing a run to score. Mariners offense comes alive to support strong effort by Chris Flexen in 8-2 pounding of Padres 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z “Taking some ground balls, throwing, stretching it out. I just talked to him, and he said everything felt good.” Perfect 10: Tony Gonsolin pitches gem to stay unbeaten as Dodgers defeat Padres 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z The ground ball to second turned into an easy inning-ending double play. Mariners get spark late in 2-0 victory over Orioles 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Riley Greene hit a ground ball to second base that Kennedy misplayed, allowing both runners to score. Clemens’ first career homer lifts Tigers over D-Backs 6-3 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Dylan Moore drove in both runners, ripping a hard ground ball just over the third base bag and into the left-field corner for a two-run double. Mariners sweep Padres, get within a game of .500 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z He didn’t allow a run during that stretch, working around base runners and generating 11 ground balls. Back-to-back-to-back home runs highlight Mariners win over A’s 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Left fielder Chris Taylor didn’t catch a foul fly after sliding near the wall in foul territory with two on, and second baseman Gavin Lux couldn’t quite corral a sharp ground ball with two out. Clayton Kershaw's sharp outing wasted by Dodgers' lackluster offense in loss 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z Borucki got a ground ball that could’ve been a double play, but the Mariners were in a shift heavy for Kepler to pull it. Another cool night at the plate spells defeat for Mariners 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z “I don’t think I’ve ever seen him get as many ground balls as he got today,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said. Robbie Ray, who keeps ‘mixing it up,’ has his first scoreless start for Mariners 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z With Abraham Toro starting the inning at second base as the automatic runner, Moore hit a ground ball to second base off lefty Brock Burke. Eugenio Suarez is bringing ‘Good Vibes Only’ on latest road trip for the Mariners 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Wallace failed to come up with another ground ball later in the inning. UCLA beats Florida 8-0 in 6 innings to WCWS semifinals 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z A ground ball by Castillo resulted in a force-out at third base to end the game. McDermott cycle helps Coastal Carolina oust Coppin State 8-6 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z The ground ball instead went for a single, allowing Buxton to score. Another cool night at the plate spells defeat for Mariners 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z The ball snapped out of the closer’s right hand, dived hard toward the bottom of the strike zone as it reached the plate, and was harmlessly tapped for a routine ground ball to third base. ‘We need him’: How Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is trying to clean up his mechanics 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Seattle opened it up in a three-run second inning that featured Taylor Trammell, driving in his first of four runs on the night with a ground ball off the second base bag. Kirby gets first win, and Mariners break out in big way against Orioles 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Turner drove in another run with a soft ground ball in the next at-bat. Tyler Anderson and Dodgers cap stellar road trip with sweeping performance 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z “I’m OK with him hitting a lot of ground balls,’’ Servais said. The Mariners might not give us much to watch this summer, but Julio Rodriguez certainly will 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z He has been hitting an inordinate number of ground balls and taking a page out of his dad’s playbook, swinging freely at pitches outside the strike zone. Shohei Ohtani struggles on the mound in Angels' loss to Blue Jays 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Roberts said Muncy also hit his elbow on the ground while trying to field a ground ball during the Nationals series. Max Muncy could be headed for injured list with elbow bothering him again 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Then, on a ground ball to first base, Bonilla came home and beat the throw for the winning run. Column: Chatsworth earns trip to Dodger Stadium with seventh-inning rally 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z With its home baseball diamond under construction, Garfield has had no home games this season while practicing ground balls on the grass football field and dirt track. Garfield, Narbonne earn a trip to Dodger Stadium 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Typical of his mentality, Crawford still did the infield pregame work despite having the day off, though he allowed Moore to take the bulk of the ground balls. It wasn’t easy to do, but Mariners give shortstop J.P. Crawford a day off vs. Red Sox 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z A hard-hit ground ball to shortstop ended up scoring three runs following two throwing errors that nearly ended with a Little League home run. Nationals’ defense making bad start to season even worse by leading MLB in errors 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Then he stamped his name into the record books, recording the 12th no-hitter in Angels history by inducing another ground ball, this one from Yandy Díaz. Angels Rookie Throws No-Hitter in Wild Blowout of Rays 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Royal appeared ready to end the game on a ground ball hit to its shortstop. Matt Quintanar hits walk-off grand slam to give Hart playoff victory 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z While running to first after hitting a ground ball against Harvard-Westlake, Gurevitch tripped over the bag and fell on his face. Column: For Notre Dame's Jack Gurevitch, baseball is all fun and games 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z In the sixth inning, Gonzales gave up a “single” to Kyle Tucker when his ground ball to the right side was misplayed by second baseman Adam Frazier on the outfield grass. Despite solid outing by Marco Gonzales, Mariners fall to Astros 3-0 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z The ground ball was right at Dee Strange-Gordon, but the Nationals’ backup shortstop didn’t square the ball up and saw it tip off his glove into left field. Nationals’ defense making bad start to season even worse by leading MLB in errors 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Stallings’ weak ground ball to third didn’t allow for a play to be made. Matt Brash roughed up as Marlins pounce early, extend Mariners’ losing streak to three 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z “I’m sure he can swing the bat well, he’s going to field ground balls well, he’s going to throw well, but how does he actually feel?” David Fletcher says he's ready to return to lineup; Angels aren't as sure 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z After giving up back-to-back singles to start the inning, Flexen coaxed Taylor Walls into hitting a ground ball to second base that Adam Frazier turned into a double play. Chris Flexen’s defensive miscue, quiet bats send Mariners to second loss in row 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z With one-out and runners on first and second, Abraham Toro hit a ground ball to shortstop Wander Franco for what should’ve been at least a force out, but probably a double play. Logan Gilbert brilliant as Mariners open trip with victory over Rays 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Even without a bunch of strikeouts, Kershaw was effective anyway, inducing mostly soft ground balls and weak pop flies to continue his strong start to the season. Clayton Kershaw effective, Cody Bellinger homers twice as Dodgers rout Padres 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z But his hard ground ball to shortstop was gloved by Rojas and flipped to second for the final out. Matt Brash roughed up as Marlins pounce early, extend Mariners’ losing streak to three 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Jiménez was injured Saturday trying to beat out a ground ball. White Sox put Eloy Jiménez on 10-day IL; likely out longer 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z This time, Jiménez was injured when he stretched for first base while running out a ground ball to third. LEADING OFF: White Sox OF Eloy Jiménez injured again 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Outfielder Eloy Jiménez was carted off with a hamstring injury after trying to beat out a ground ball in the second. Buxton, Bundy lead Twins to 9-2 win over banged-up White Sox 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Jiménez stretched for first base while running out a ground ball to third. White Sox OF Jiménez carted off after hamstring injury 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z A throwing error on White’s ground ball put the leadoff runner on second base. Mariners build early lead but are denied series sweep after Rangers take advantage of sloppy play 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z With both Frazier and France running on the possible ground ball, Lowe casually stepped on first base for the second out. Mariners rebound from first-inning triple play to beat the Rangers and continue hot streak 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The Dodgers scratched across one run in the eighth, after Chris Taylor drew a walk, advanced to third on a wild pitch, then scored on an Alberto ground ball. Dodgers' struggle against Braves' pitching in 3-1 loss 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z “He’s tough on lefties. He does get the ground ball but unfortunately the wild pitch before that.” Kuhl leads Rockies over Phillies 4-1, leaves with injury 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Then Max Muncy and Will Smith sent back-to-back ground balls bouncing through the infield to bring both Turners home and make it 3-0. Freddie Freeman becomes the Dodgers' homecoming king in victory over Reds 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z With water puddling on the infield dirt in various places, Ray got a pair of ground balls to end the inning. Soggy night in Chicago for Mariners as they lose fourth straight game 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z That first run came in the third inning when Abraham Toro doubled with one out and scored on Cal Raleigh’s hard ground ball to first base that Lowe couldn’t handle for an error. Mariners rebound from first-inning triple play to beat the Rangers and continue hot streak 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z To drive home the point, the Blue Jays made a largely symbolic change to the traditional order of pregame drills, having players take ground balls first and then working on their hitting. When the Yankees Play the Blue Jays, ‘Every Game Is Huge’ 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z But even worse than the boos, once Bohm finally made an accurate throw to first base after fielding a ground ball, Philadelphia fans greeted him with a Bronx cheer. Error-plagued Phillies player apologizes for uncensored comment about Philadelphia fans 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z In his last batter faced, Flexen got Carlos Correa to hit a ground ball to shortstop Crawford, who immediately fired home to Raleigh. Mariners rekindle nightmare hitting woes of last year in 4-0 loss to Twins 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z He was hitless in four at-bats but did make a nice defensive play in the ninth, going deep into the hole toward third base to field a ground ball before throwing out Cooper Hummel. Manaea brilliant on mound, Padres top Diamondbacks 3-0 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z He collapsed while running out a ground ball. Auburn boys basketball makes title game of GEICO State Champions Invitational 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z He also took ground balls at third base in case he’s needed there. World Series champion Braves set roster for title defense 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z I thought maybe it had to do with the team’s batting average on ground balls, as their sluggers face shifts a lot, but they were right in the middle of the pack at .242. Dodgers betting preview: It's World Series or bust 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Seattle tacked on two more runs in the eighth as Steven Souza Jr. homered off the batter’s eye in dead center and Billy Hamilton drove in another run on a ground ball to shortstop. Marco Gonzales tosses six innings in Mariners’ 6-3 win over Diamondbacks 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z After a lengthy third inning that started with an error on Dylan Moore on a ground ball, Gilbert was lifted for reliever Wyatt Mills with two outs. Mariners smack five homers to back Logan Gilbert and beat Royals 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Jarred Kelenic had a pair of singles — a ground ball up the middle and a line drive into right field that scored a run — to show more signs he’s starting to find his timing. Julio Rodriguez has ‘a learning day’ as Mariners fall 8-5 to Cubs 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Speed is a big part of his game, whether it’s running the bases, beating out ground balls or roaming the outfield. Column: Servite's Jarrod Hocking opens senior baseball season with stellar play 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z He can get strikeouts or induce ground balls. 'That slider is death': Why Blake Treinen might be too good to be a closer 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Blue Jays pitchers produced a lot of ground balls toward third base last season — something Chapman was already salivating over — and that should work well for the three-time Gold Glove award winner. After the ‘Trailer,’ the Blue Jays Are Excited About Their ‘Movie’ 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z LUCIE, Fla. — Dansby Swanson gathered the final ground ball of the World Series last November, then peeked to second base for an easy force that would have clinched the title for the Atlanta Braves. Walking a Tightrope, Atlanta Says Goodbye to a Star 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The middle infield duo later took ground balls together at their respective positions. Former Dodger Corey Seager will take on a new, unfamiliar role with Rangers 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Catcher Harry Ford, the Mariners first-round pick in 2021, batted third and hit a hard ground ball to third base for an out. Mariners prospects dazzle in glimpse of scrimmage vs. Padres organization 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z “Kendall is a veteran who provides us with end-of-game bullpen depth and an ability to induce ground balls,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said in a release. White Sox sign reliever Graveman to $24 million, 3-year deal 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The idea, as Washington hits to a variety of angles on both sides of each player, is to simulate the last hops of ground balls. Ron Washington Has Atlanta Laughing (While It Learns) 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Then, with the Giants threatening in the bottom of the inning, it was his sensational defensive play — diving and smothering a ground ball behind second base — that helped keep Los Angeles in the lead. The Rich Got Considerably Richer 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z With one out, Mitch Haniger’s ground ball to shortstop Josh Harrison didn’t result in the routine double play or an out. Mariners remain half back in wild-card race with three games remaining after beating A’s 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Baz retired his first nine batters, six on strikeouts, before Jazz Chisholm Jr. opened the fourth with a ground ball single to center. Baz’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings helps Rays sweep Marlins 3-2 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Abraham Toro’s ground ball to second base allowed France to score. Mariners see wild-card hopes fade a bit more with loss to Royals 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Pollock took ground balls and completed agility drills at Dodger Stadium on Monday. Clayton Kershaw's return an important step for October-focused Dodgers 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z They had four ground balls through 7 1/3 innings. Dodgers’ Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z They had three ground balls; otherwise they popped up or struck out. Dodgers’ Max Scherzer perfect through 6 after 3,000th K 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z That kept the force intact at second base, allowing the Orioles to turn a tricky ground ball up the middle one batter later into the second out of the inning. The rookies come up big as Orioles snap four-game losing streak 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z "You kind of want to make the pitcher's pitch, you really do, and he was trying to get a ground ball right there." Mets end skid, beat Nats on Conforto's first pinch-hit homer 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z Giants: DeSclafani appeared to injure the ankle while covering first base on a ground ball by Dominic Smith in the second inning. Mets respond to Cohen tweet with 12-inning win over Giants 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z An inning after his first error, Lux made a second throwing mishap on a routine ground ball. Dodgers hold on to beat Pirates 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Short’s wild throw to second on a ground ball hit by Miller helped Cleveland’s offense in the fourth. Cabrera gets day off; Zimmer HR lifts Indians past Tigers 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z The Yankees took the lead when Judge wisely stayed hung up on in a rundown after Ty France fielded a ground ball to first base and stepped on the bag. Late blunders doom Mariners in third straight loss to Yankees in pivotal wild-card series 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z They remember the lineup: Lombardo, their best runner at center field, Sullivan at shortstop and Scalzo at second base until he got hurt fielding a ground ball and Riley replaced him. Former Seattle classmates — friends for nearly a century — reunite in a pandemic 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z With the bases loaded and two out, Franco hit a ground ball to shortstop Zack Short, who attempted a force-out at second. Means, Franco lead Orioles to 5-2 win over Tigers 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z In the top of the fourth with Bryan Reynolds on third, Jacob Stallings hit a ground ball to Lux — starting his first major league game at third base. Dodgers hold on to beat Pirates 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Gosselin roped a ground ball to third that looked like it had every chance to start a rally, but Matt Chapman — a two-time Gold Glove winner —put an end to those hopes. Angels fall back to .500 with 4-0 loss to Oakland 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Pat Valaika tied the game with a sacrifice fly before Urías hit a hard ground ball that was snagged by third baseman Carter Kieboom, who threw to the plate. Orioles complete three-game sweep of Nationals with 5-4 win 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z Gonzales managed to get a ground ball out that kept the runner at third, but he walked White and gave up a stinging double to Adolis Garcia that ended his evening. Rangers’ miserable run vs. Mariners at T-Mobile Park comes to an end at 13 consecutive loses 2021-07-03T04:00:00Z But Gilbert was able to get Solak to hit a ground ball to third base. Re-opening of T-Mobile Park turns into emotional 5-4 walkoff win for Mariners in 10 innings 2021-07-03T04:00:00Z The next batter hit a ground ball to third base. Perspective | If sports is a game, why do its lessons last a lifetime? 2004-11-27T05:00:00Z Instead of getting hit hard, Suarez is limiting damage and working quickly, inducing ground balls more than half the time and averaging more than three innings per appearance. José Suarez makes push for Angels starting rotation with another impressive outing 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z The third baseman used an inside-out swing to sneak a ground ball to right field through an infield shift to plate Muncy, who had advanced to third base on a wild pitch. Blast from the past: Cody Bellinger's homer gives Dodgers walk-off win over Cubs 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z The would-be game-ending ground ball had skipped off Mercer’s glove, bounced up and caught the second baseman in the face. Nationals top Phillies in epic slugfest 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z “It was the perfect ground ball for a triple play,” Sanchez said. Yankees Turn Their Third Triple Play of the Season 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z Tatis dove to his right for the ground ball and extended his left arm as he landed. Tatis leaves game after apparently reinjuring left shoulder 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z And she cracked a ground ball through the right side, scoring Taylor Shumaker to clinch the championship. Esperanza's Audrey Robles gets walk-off hit to win Division I title 2021-06-19T04:00:00Z Neither one of those plays counted for an error, but Taylor bobbled a ground ball and was charged with an error. Home runs by Will Smith and Chris Taylor power Dodgers past Phillies 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z AJ Pollock then hit a soft ground ball to third baseman Austin Riley. Dodgers go from frustrated to scoring flurry in win over Braves in NLCS rematch 2021-06-05T04:00:00Z He has been out on the field taking ground balls and taking batting practice, but hasn’t been able to do running or exercises that require explosive movements. Just when you thought the Mariners’ rotation was finally healthy, Justin Dunn goes on the injured list 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z The Mariners looked like they might get another run on Donnie Walton’s hard ground ball to the right side. Mariners bullpen shuts down Rangers to hold one-run lead for four innings 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Moreland has taken batting practice and fielded ground balls in recent days. Kaprielian tosses 7 scoreless innings, A’s beat Mariners 6-3 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z But he calmly got up 0-2 on Seth Brown and coaxed an easy ground ball back to the mound. Mariners back in the winners’ circle again, top A’s 4-3 with a chance to sweep road series 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z White suffered a strained left hip flexor while making a tough diving stop on a ground ball in ninth inning of Friday’s loss to Cleveland. Mariners place Ty France, Evan White on the 10-day injured list 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z He got a big kick out of watching Kinsler and Valencia take ground balls while providing leadership for the team. Chasing baseball gold: Israeli team has big dreams for Tokyo 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Crawford then committed the Mariners third error of the game with a wild throw to first base on a routine ground ball from No. 9 hitter Jose Trevino. Sloppy Mariners commit three errors in 10-2 bashing by Texas 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z David Fletcher doubled in the next at-bat, but was stranded after Ohtani hit a 104 mph ground ball right at Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore. Shohei Ohtani takes pitch off elbow in loss, jeopardizing his Monday start 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z The Cavaliers fought back, getting an RBI on a ground ball and an RBI on Xavier Acosta’s single. Roundup: Andrew Howe hits, pitches Cleveland to 4-2 baseball win over ECR 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z He grew tired after fielding 20 ground balls in practice. Less Is (Considerably) More for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z Machado was returning to the place where he once refused to run out ground balls. Column: The stage was set for a Padres meltdown in L.A. They stole the spotlight instead 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z The Angels are getting more strikeouts and ground balls, especially among their starting rotation, which ranks second in MLB with a 30.5% strikeout rate. Mike Trout's on fire, sure, but a lot of other things are going right for Angels too 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Kyle Seager fielded the soft ground ball, fired an easy throw to first base, and extinguished the Angels’ final hope on Sunday afternoon in a 2-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Shohei Ohtani takes pitch off elbow in loss, jeopardizing his Monday start 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z “I honestly think it will come back around and somebody will value getting ground balls and putting the ball in play.” Small-town North Dakota native tells big-league stories 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z It helps he was able to generate to two double-play balls and a total of eight ground ball outs against three fly ball outs. Zack Grienke shuts down top of order as Astros blank Mariners 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z Walsh’s next time up, he drove in a run with a sharp ground ball through the left side. Angels observations: Justin Upton, Jared Walsh power win over White Sox 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z It began with David Fletcher, fresh off signing a new five-year, $26 million contract Thursday afternoon, racing to first base after his ground ball deflected off White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer. Angels open season with energetic win over White Sox 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z He soon will resume taking ground balls and hitting in the batting cage. Freeland sidelined at least a month with strained shoulder 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Analytics discourage ground balls and stolen bases, and the hit-and-run is a relic of the past. Column: Bigger bases? Bring them on but baseball needs more 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z So if more contact equals better results — from a player standpoint, there is no benefit to hitting a ground ball in today’s game. More Steals, No Shifts and Robot Umps: ‘Our Fans Want the Action’ 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Rodriguez also drove in a run later in the game on a hard ground ball to shortstop. Mariners break out the bats in 13-0 rout of Royals 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z He pulled a hard ground ball to the right side of a field without fielders, exploded from the box like he had just ripped a double into the gap. Mariners lose left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias to season-ending Tommy John surgery 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z All he wanted to do, Guillorme said, was hit a ground ball up the middle. A Well-Earned Walk: Luis Guillorme Trots to First After 22 Pitches 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z "I hit a ground ball but just hearing the fans kind of spark up," Yankees slugger Aaron Judge said. Column: A feel-good start to a feel-good baseball season 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z “I hit a ground ball but just hearing the fans kind of spark up,” Yankees slugger Aaron Judge said. Column: A feel-good start to a feel-good baseball season 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z “Running the bases I feel great. Before I would feel a lot of fatigue after taking ground balls. Now I can take 50, 60 ground balls and I’m feeling good.” Jays’ Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z “I know he’s already hitting off a tee and taking ground balls and throwing,” Boone said. Yankees view Kluber and Taillon as high risk, high reward 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z An indoor facility at a huge Pac-12 school, and hitting your sister ground balls. How Wiffle ball, long road trips and a chance meeting helped Sis Bates become a star for UW softball 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Lasorda commandeered the session, hitting ground balls, fielding throws at first base and throwing batting practice. Baseball world remembers Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda through stories 2021-01-09T05:00:00Z The fans in the stands and lining the fences around the field probably didn’t notice what was happening at first base where three men were fielding ground balls. The Player Plan: Evan White is a Gold Glove defender, but will he be a viable MLB hitter? 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z He wants a weak ground ball, or he wants a swing and a miss. Lizard eyes, grit and avocado ice cream: QBs analyze Tom Brady's greatness 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z Servais hates to see Crawford roll over on fastballs away for weak ground balls to the right side. The Player Plan: Coming off a Gold Glove season, is J.P. Crawford the Mariners’ shortstop of the future? 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z They brought in Hill to correct some footwork issues that led to inconsistent results on routine ground balls and throws to first base. Mariners first baseman Evan White, shortstop J.P. Crawford named American League Gold Glove finalists 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z That also put Betts into position to score from third base, which he did on a ground ball to the first baseman. Mookie Betts wreaks havoc with stolen bases in World Series opener 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Vogelbach and Ford looked lumbering and uncomfortable on even routine ground balls, while the silky smooth White made everything look easy and clean. The Player Plan: Evan White is a Gold Glove defender, but will he be a viable MLB hitter? 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z It proved to be the difference when Max Muncy hit a ground ball to the first baseman with the infield in. Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts lead a dominant Dodgers win to open the World Series 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z Which infielder would dive to stop a ground ball? Got the Belli shot! Times photographer and Padres fan Robert Gauthier on getting The Catch 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z LeMahieu’s chopping ground ball that scurried through Hand’s legs and past the diving Cleveland middle infielders. What We Learned From Day 2 of the M.L.B. Playoffs 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Texas added another run in the second when Anderson Tejeda’s ground ball ricocheted off first base and past Walsh for a fortunate RBI double, and another in the third on Nick Solak’s RBI single. Jared Walsh’s 1st grand slam powers Angels past Rangers, 8-5 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Baez was eager to be part of history as the ground ball for the final out came his way. Cubs’ Alec Mills Throws a No-Hitter Against the Brewers 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z He got his first career hit in the ninth inning, hitting a ground ball through the left side of the infield for a single. Mariners score early, Sheffield shines in win over D-backs 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z Any magic the game once had is now replaced by a soporific parade of strikeouts, ground balls into the shift and virtually an absence of entertaining strategy. Letters: Enjoy the ride on the Plaschke roller coaster 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Ohtani has also done a decent job of situational hitting, driving in two runners from third base with ground balls Saturday night. Explaining Angels DH Shohei Ohtani's massive struggles against left-handed pitchers 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Adell has hit several vicious line drives and ground balls this season, but over the last week, he tried to alter his swing path slightly to get the ball in the air more. Angels' Jo Adell hits first two homers of career to highlight 16-3 rout of Mariners 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z A ground ball moves the runner to third, a sacrifice fly scores him, the next batter makes an out. Baseball’s Most Unusual Season Is Halfway Over 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z The Dodgers responded in the next half inning, however, loading the bases with no outs and evening the score on a Chris Taylor double-play ground ball. Cody Bellinger's walk-off blast in the ninth lifts Dodgers over Rockies 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z Bishop drove in another run in the third inning with a ground ball, taking advantage of Lopes’ leadoff single and stolen base. Mariners take out frustrations on Rangers by chasing starter Kolby Allard in first inning 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z He sliced a ground ball into left field, deep enough for Bellinger and Taylor to race home and give the Dodgers a 4-2 lead. Mike Trout's blast not enough for Angels as Mookie Betts, Dodgers rally to win in 10 2020-08-16T04:00:00Z Boston took the lead back in the third when Shoemaker fielded Alex Verdugo’s ground ball and tried to start a double play. Moreland 2 HRs, walk-off shot sends Red Sox over Toronto 5-3 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z Rockies manager Bud Black ground in Hoffman, who immediately got Evan White to hit a hard ground ball to first base. Mariners manage just one hit in loss to Rockies 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z “We got the ground balls that would have gotten him out of the inning and then it kind of snowballed after that,” Maddon said after the Angels dropped to 5-9. Joe Maddon slow to use the hook on Griffin Canning in Angels' loss to Rangers 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z The plan for Soto Tuesday was to hit again, field ground balls and run the bases. Soto reinstated to Nationals’ active roster after COVID-19 false positive debacle 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Crawford started the inning with a throwing error on a ground ball from Mike Trout. Mariners finally put enough runs on board to outlast Angels 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z Anthony Rendon continued to nurse a sore oblique muscle but took ground balls at third base and hit in the batting cage. Dylan Bundy mpressive in Angels debut as they bounce back, beat A's for first win 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Anthony Rendon remained nursing a sore oblique muscle but took ground balls at third base. Angels lineup: Dylan Bundy takes the mound in game No. 2 vs. Athletics 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z After securing a flyout, he induced a ground ball to the right side of the infield. Joe Maddon slow to use the hook on Griffin Canning in Angels' loss to Rangers 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z Campbell’s only other hit allowed as a one-out “double” on hard ground ball off the bat Jarred Kelenic that took a bad hop and almost hit first baseman Evan White in the face. ‘I was amped and excited’: Isaiah Campbell was ready to get on mound for Mariners 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z Players are throwing bullpen sessions, taking ground balls, hitting in the cage and taking live batting practice a few days a week in Arizona. Dodgers and Angels step up workouts at their stadiums in anticipation of a season 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z Kingham dazzled in that game and was perfect through 6 2/3 inning before Paul DeJong’s ground ball single ended the rookie’s bid at history. Pittsburgh pitcher heads to mount in Korea league 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z The two began to take some ground balls, and “I saw his arm speed,” Dean continued, “and I said ‘Wow, this guy is serious.’ Remembering former ASU QB and NFL veteran Tarvaris Jackson 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z “I just tried to get a ground ball, and that’s what I did. That’s one of the moments that I feel: ‘This is going on my glove.’” Indians’ Carlos Carrasco Turns a Cancer Ordeal Into a Ray of Light 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z An infield hit and two walks put him in trouble in the first, but the Dodgers managed only one run in that inning, on a softly hit ground ball. Rangers’ Kluber pitches for 1st time since broken arm 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z Sandoval, one of four pitchers competing for the final two spots in the Angels’ rotation, got three ground balls in his final inning. Angels fall in pair of split-squad games 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z “That’s the goal of mine, is to get ground balls,” he said. Mariners’ Kendall Graveman, back from Tommy John, loves baseball again: ‘I’m blessed to be able to put on a uniform’ 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z He spent the offseason taking ground balls and fly balls at every position on the field to prepare for the duties expected of him. Angels manager Joe Maddon wants to give David Fletcher more field time this season 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z He made an error in the first inning when he slipped on the dirt behind second base and failed to handle a ground ball. Angels are walked off in spring training loss to Brewers 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z When healthy, he’s got an outstanding sinking fastball that generates ground balls on more than half the balls he allows in play. Mariners roster overview: There are plenty of question marks for starting rotation in post-Felix era 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z Guerrero is working on his launch angle in an attempt to cut the number of ground balls he hits. Bo Bichette: Tough to hear Astros’ response to scandal 2020-02-15T05:00:00Z He began taking ground balls and fly balls at the other positions in the Dominican Republic and in Tampa. Miguel Andujar’s Recovery: Rehab, Then Learn 2 New Positions 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z The ground ball that bounces on the first-base bag hops pliantly into your fielder’s glove instead of caroming wildly. Opinion | Thank you, Nationals. Washington needed this. 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z Duncan also allegedly hit ground balls at a player, striking her with a ball and leaving her with a scratched head from diving for the ball. Rutgers softball coaches allegedly physically, mentally abused players: report 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z Stanton made contact for the final out, but hit a harmless ground ball to short. How the Yankees Beat the Astros in Game 5 of the A.L.C.S. 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z He made an error on a Cody Bellinger ground ball in the third inning Wednesday after committing two errors in Game 1. Kendrick, Nats slam Dodgers in 10th to reach NLCS 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z He advanced to third on a ground ball. Braves rally in ninth against Cardinals' closer for a 2-1 lead in the NLDS 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z Three pitches later, he induced a weak ground ball with a 95-mph fastball to maneuver from the jam. Dodgers rookie Dustin May draws praise for first postseason relief appearance 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z You puttering along at 65 mph is a rollover ground ball to second base. Watch: Joc Pederson's blast of beauty in the Dodgers' NLDS Game 1 victory 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z My only thought process was, “Just get another ground ball, get a double play.” The Braves, the Cardinals and an Infamous Infield Fly: An Oral History 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z He broke his left index finger diving for a ground ball in the second game of the season and missed 20 games. Rockies focused on rebound, not Arenado’s future 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z He broke his left index finger diving for a ground ball in the second game of the season and missed 20 games. Rockies focused on rebound, not Arenado’s future 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Mark Canha beat Robles to the base on a ground ball to first to start the ninth inning, but he responded by getting Ramon Laureano to hit into a double play before striking out Davis. A’s lose to Angels, lead over Rays down to half-game 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z The star second baseman slipped and fell awkwardly fielding a ground ball Friday night. Stanton homers, Paxton wins 10th straight as Yanks top Jays 2019-09-21T04:00:00Z But Lewis was able to find a fastball from Bauer in his first at-bat, hitting a rocket ground ball to third base that was gloved by Eugenio Suarez for an out. Home runs by two Kyles — Lewis and Seager — fuel Mariners’ 4-3 win 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Padres second baseman Ty France lost his footing as a routine ground ball from Marte reached him in the first inning. Gallen, Marte lead D-backs to sweep of Padres 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z “After the first ground ball and first at-bat, it was a weight off my shoulders.” Dodgers slug 7 homers in 16-9 victory over Rockies 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z With two outs, Dylan Moore doubled into the left-field corner and scored on Gordon’s ground ball that squirted through the right side of the infield for a single. Mariners bullpen finally caves in ninth, handing Rangers walk-off win 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z La Stella took some ground balls, hit off the tee and did soft toss. Altuve homers in big inning, Astros beat Angels 11-2 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Thanks to his sinking fastball, he was able to generate timely ground balls that allowed the Mariners to turn four double plays. Home runs by two Kyles — Lewis and Seager — fuel Mariners’ 4-3 win 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Instead, throwing problems sabotaged the spring from the first ground ball hit to him. Who is Gavin Lux, the Dodgers prospect deemed untouchable at the trade deadline? 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z “I wanted a ground ball. I got the ground ball, weak contact. Just wish it would have been hit at somebody.” Jacob deGrom’s Sharp Pitching Gives Mets the Win Over the Royals 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Shortstop Andrelton Simmons, on the injured list because of a left ankle sprain and bone bruise, took ground balls and threw Friday. Mike Trout does it all except win as Angels fall to White Sox 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Victor Reyes’ hard ground ball to right-center got under Smith’s glove and went for a triple to start the inning. Mariners easily handle the Tigers to finish their season series against Detroit with a 6-1 record 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z After suffering a concussion on a ground ball off the face and going on the injured list for a week, White has been tearing it up since his return. Mariners Sunday mailbag: Choosing the four people for the organization’s Mount Rushmore 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z He has continued to hit and field ground ball but has yet to run the bases. Mets rally for 4 in 9th, rock Nats 7-6 for 7th win in row 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z He has continued to hit and field ground ball but has yet to run the bases. Mets rally for 4 in 9th, rock Nats 7-6 for 7th win in row 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z “That’s the goal every time is to get ground balls and get easier outs,” Wheeler said. Zack Wheeler Dominates in a Mets Win Over Miami 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z The earlier injury, suffered when Simmons lunged for the first-base bag on a ground ball, was to the outside of the ankle. Angels' injury woes continue as three more players go down 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z Fulmer, 25, ripped a ground ball to third base in his first career at-bat but injured his leg while hustling down the line. MLB notebook: Yankees' Encarnacion fractures wrist, placed on IL 2019-08-03T04:00:00Z It wasn’t an ideal situation for VerHagen, but he was able to get Vogelbach to hit a ground ball to second base. Tim Beckham’s grand slam highlights win for Mariners against team with baseball’s worst record 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Lamb also made a key defensive play in the second, taking away a run-scoring hit from Jonathan Villar when he dived to field Villar’s sharp ground ball headed for left field. Escobar triples twice, Jones has 3 hits as D’backs top O’s 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z “His strength is improving. He’s swinging, he’s taking BP on the field. He’s actually taking some ground balls, still in a controlled environment. He’s getting better every day,” Renteria said. Sparkman shuts down White Sox in Royals’ 11-0 win 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z But the third was a ground ball, finally concluding the round and pushing Guerrero to the final with a 40-39 win. Joc Pederson’s power display is not enough to win Home Run Derby 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z The potential big inning was stymied when Daniel Vogelbach’s ground ball to first was gloved for the final out of the inning. In a pinch, Tim Beckham homer gives Mariners a victory over St. Louis 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z He took second when Luke Voit hit a ground ball that third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grabbed on a diving attempt, then Stanton tried to reach third on the throw to first. Yankees' Stanton to IL, will miss London trip 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Arteaga hit a sharp ground ball under the glove of first baseman Bobby Bradley, who made a diving attempt in the fifth. Bauer strikes out season-high 12; Indians top KC 5-3 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Crawford plated another run on a ground ball to second that made it 6-1. Mariners start trip with a bang and soak Brewers in Milwaukee 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z “I think he’s been swinging the bat better than his results. He’s hit some hard line outs, some hard ground balls that haven’t found the holes.” Franco hits go-ahead homer, Kapler tossed in Phillies win 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z “There were quite a few ground balls that inning that got through.” Orioles rough up Mike Leake, but Mariners win slugfest anyway to run winning streak to three games 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z With only a runner on second, the Tigers then got the ground ball to third base they needed. Watch Auburn inexplicably throw away ANOTHER game, this time in the College World Series - Golf Digest 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z Both runs were unearned after the sixth inning started with a throwing error by third baseman Justin Turner on a ground ball by Baez. Jansen holds on as Dodgers edge Cubs 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z They never did, as the Threshers were able to score the run despite still not recording a hit thanks to a series of ground balls, errors and heady base running. Another minor league team lost on what may be the worst rule change in the history of American sport - Golf Digest 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z With one out and the defense playing in on the grass, Mallex Smith hit a soft ground ball to first. Mariners blow lead, but get help from Twins for victory in 10 innings 2019-06-12T04:00:00Z “They’ve been struggling but they certainly didn’t quit tonight. They put it in on us and found some holes with ground balls, and you look up, and they are right back in the ballgame.” Orioles rough up Mike Leake, but Mariners win slugfest anyway to run winning streak to three games 2019-06-21T04:00:00Z The contact he made with his bat, while hard, often resulted in ground balls that did little damage. Angels walk-off over the A's in the longest nine-inning game in Angel Stadium history 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z For example, if there’s man on third base and it’s a big run, it’s very easy for me to say, “I don’t want to hit a ground ball to third base.” How a four-error game helped the Mariners’ Edgar Martinez become a Hall of Famer 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z After retiring the first two batters in the first inning with ease, Ryu induced a routine ground ball to third baseman Max Muncy. Hyun-Jin Ryu continues to dominate and Dodgers offense keeps pounding in win over Diamondbacks 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z Only one run was earned because Tim Beckham’s 14th error — a mishandled ground ball — resulted in the Mariners’ 55th unearned run on the season. Another poor start from Mariners’ Yusei Kikuchi in 9-3 loss suggests it’s time to rest him again 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z Three pitches later, Wilson tapped a slow ground ball up the first base line. Mookie Wilson reacts to death of Bill Buckner: His 'legacy should not be defined by one play' 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z The Mavs moved their practices into the campus field house, where fielders took ground balls off a gym floor. All 3 D-I schools in Nebraska make NCAA baseball tournament 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z Three pitches later, Mookie Wilson hit a slow ground ball up the first base line. Baseball great Bill Buckner dead at 69 2019-05-27T04:00:00Z Seager suffered the injury while diving for a ground ball in a Cactus League game versus the Cubs on March 8. Kyle Seager set to return to Mariners lineup Saturday in Oakland 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z On a one-out ground ball to first base, he burst out of the right-handed batter’s box and tried to earn a single. Angels lose Gold Glove shortstop Andrelton Simmons to severe ankle sprain 2019-05-21T04:00:00Z But Allen believes he is close to reverting to his usual pitching profile, which features more ground balls than fly balls and much softer contact. Cody Allen inches closer to the pitcher Angels thought they signed 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Eugenio Suarez hit a ground ball through the left side for consecutive hits but that was all the Reds could muster. Dodgers blast Reds with four home runs and Rich Hill pitches a gem 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z Andrus hurt his hamstring while running out a ground ball in the seventh inning of the series opener Tuesday night. Rangers place Andrus on IL amid flurry of roster moves 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z But with two outs, Mookie Betts was able to bounce a ground ball up the middle on a 96 mph fastball off the plate for an RBI single to extend the inning. Mariners fall below .500 for first time this season after loss to Red Sox 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z He did everything else his fellow teammates did, participating in the early infield, taking extra ground balls and spraying baseballs all over the park during batting practice. Kyle Seager is ‘without a doubt’ ready to return to Mariners’ lineup, but he has to wait another 3 weeks 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z With the bases loaded and one out in the first inning Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, veteran Albert Pujols hit a double on a ground ball to left field. Angels' Albert Pujols moves past Barry Bonds on career RBI list 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z “It was the last game and they moved guys around to have fun. Periodically, in St. Louis, I took a lot of ground balls, just messing around.” Angels outfielder Peter Bourjos makes a big play at second vs. Yankees 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z The left-handed-hitting Bruce then shot a ground ball through the vacant shortstop hole of a shifted infield to score the winning run. Angels’ shift from sleepwalkers to mashers couldn’t wreck Mariners 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z He singled on a ground ball to right field in the first inning, snapping a hitless streak at five plate appearances. Mike Trout leaves Angels game after suffering groin strain 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z He first suffered the torn tendon in his left hand on a diving attempt for a ground ball on March 8. Kyle Seager is ‘without a doubt’ ready to return to Mariners’ lineup, but he has to wait another 3 weeks 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z That aggressive play allowed him to score on Bruce’s soft ground ball to second. Marco Gonzales goes to 4-0 as Mariners double up Kansas City, improve to 11-2 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z “We won the ground balls. We picked it up first and we were gone.” Boys’ lacrosse Top 10: Gonzaga rises to the top spot 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z His dad, who also was named Ray and answered to the nickname “Bus,” hit ground balls for hours to “Little Bussie,” who got really good at fielding them. Meet Seattle’s first Major League Baseball hero: Pilots shortstop Ray Oyler played only one season in Seattle and batted .165. Why was he so popular? 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z He had narrowly missed beating out a ground ball minutes earlier. Sickly Angels' offense searches for cure in time for home opener 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Lucroy double to lead off the second inning and made his way home on a series of ground balls. Mariners again take advantage of Angels bullpen 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z “Say a guy hits a ground ball to short and they throw it back to me from first base — as soon as I grab the ball, I’m running my thumb over these,” Mussina says. The Secrets of Pitching’s Outlaws 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z And that defense was vital in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series when, with the Orioles threatening, he snared a hard ground ball and threw to first for the final out. Meet the (Champion) Mets: It Was All in the Cards 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z “I finally got a bunch of ground balls to work on some stuff, to test some angles,” said Seager, who also singled and scored in the first. Justin Upton injured during Angels' defeat of Dodgers in Freeway Series opener 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Every ground ball he hit to the left side of the field was a possible hit. Ichiro to announce his retirement after Mariners’ final game today in Tokyo 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Fans, media and an entire nation want to see him launch one of those patented line drives into left-center or a hard ground ball through the right side. As the Mariners open 2019 season in Japan, Ichiro receives a fitting — if a bit awkward — hero’s welcome 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z Three days later, Tulowitzki, who had the Yankees on his list of preferred teams, was taking ground balls in front of two top Yankees scouts. Once Yankees’ Bargaining Tool, Troy Tulowitzki Is Now Their Bargain Shortstop 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z The rest of the infield is all turf, meaning most ground balls usually won’t touch any dirt — just the turf — which will reduce the ball’s speed with each hop. ‘The slowest surface I’ve ever seen’: Tokyo Dome turf yet another adjustment for Mariners in Japan 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z His hitting style of singles on ground balls and soft line drives to the right side didn’t translate too well to wooden bats or the changing nature of baseball. Outfielder Braden Bishop gained the Mariners’ trust — and earned a trip to Japan 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z I hit the third pitch for what would have likely been a slow ground ball to second. Tom Seaver made being Mets fan cool 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z That is fine when charging a chopping ground ball or throwing from an awkward angle. Yankees’ Miguel Andujar Wants His Defense to Have Fans Talking, Not Groaning 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z He also took some ground balls and ran the bases. Dodgers’ Jansen works scoreless inning in 1st spring outing 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z He could be moody in his seven years with the Washington Nationals, and was sometimes cited by managers for not hustling on ground balls. Bryce Harper Is a Perfect Fit for Philly, or Else 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z He needed only 13 pitches to get three outs — a ground ball to third base, a fly ball to center field and a pop-up to second base. Dustin Garneau’s grand slam a bright spot in Angels' 10-6 loss to Rangers 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z A soft infield ground ball that couldn’t be gloved by Kyle Seager led to the first run scoring, and a sacrifice fly led to another run. Kyle Lewis, Evan White homers help Mariners roll to easy 8-3 win vs. White Sox 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z AT THE PLATE: Andrelton Simmons hit a sharp ground ball through the right side of the infield for his first hit of the spring. Andrelton Simmons gets his first hit of the spring as Angels hold off Rockies 9-7 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z “You’re getting your legs and your body used to getting ready for every pitch, running to first base when there’s a ground ball,” Zimmerman said. Nats’ Ryan Zimmerman sick, delaying spring training debut 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z For the first time since last spring, Gordon can walk, run, field ground balls, accelerate around a base and come to a stop without feeling pain in his feet. Healthy and happy, Dee Gordon looks for a bounceback for the Mariners 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z The 2016 NL rookie of the year took ground balls with the infielders this past week and could be back on the field by opening day. Reggie Bullock spends part of his All-Star break visiting with LGBTQ youth 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z He has run the bases, fielded ground balls at shortstop, and stretched his throwing distance to 135 feet. Corey Seager and Dodgers cautiously optimistic he'll be ready for opening day 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z He is fielding ground balls but it’s not clear whether he’ll be ready for the opener. Catcher Tucker Barnhart glad Reds didn’t pull off trade 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z There was the practice last year when Bruins second baseman Chase Strumpf seemed to grab every ground ball hit his way and nail each throw to first base. UCLA's Chase Strumpf uses steady approach to become one of nation's best players 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Criticized earlier in this series for not hustling to first base on a ground ball, Machado logged his fastest home-to-first time of the season, just under four seconds, according to Statcast data. Dodgers Defeat the Brewers in the N.L.C.S. to Return to the World Series 2018-10-21T04:00:00Z The episode occurred in the 10th inning on Tuesday, when Machado hit a routine ground ball to shortstop. Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado fined $10,000 for altercation with Brewers' Jesus Aguilar - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z In the 10th inning of Tuesday’s game, Machado hit a routine ground ball to shortstop. Dodgers' Manny Machado is fined, but not suspended, by MLB after Game 4 incident - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z The play went like this: In the 10th inning, Machado hit a routine ground ball to shortstop. Brewers, Orel Hershiser take aim at Manny Machado for his questionable play - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z Pat Murphy, the Brewers’ bench coach, gestured to an infielder scooping a lazy ground ball. The Brewers, Bucking Convention Again, Seek Coaches With College Experience 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z But he’s famous for one thing – letting a ground ball hit by Mookie Wilson slip between his legs in the 10th innings of game six of the 1986 World Series. Buckner and Burns blunder their way into inglorious sporting immortality | Andy Bull 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z Ward called the same situation a few moments later, and Turner bounded a ground ball to second to move the imaginary runner to third. In Year of the Homer, a Single Is the Dodgers’ Biggest Hit 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Matt Kemp, who led off the Dodgers’ sixth with a double, was cut down at the plate trying to score on a ground ball. Acuna's slam helps Braves edge Dodgers, extend NLDS 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z Those ground balls and line drives are now routine outs. Gary Keith and Ron, the Magi of Mets Nation 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z The 34-year-old said he wants to limit his headfirst slides and try to avoid hard dives for ground balls. Dave Martinez says Ryan Zimmerman won’t play for the Nationals again this year 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z “It was in some game situations, I would try it and see if I could get a ground ball,” Pena said in Spanish. Angels pitcher Felix Peña emerges as candidate for ’19 rotation - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z They have followed the leaguewide trend of reducing their usage of sinkers, even though the pitch could theoretically mitigate the impact of Coors Field by producing ground balls. A Rockies Ace Is Where He Wants to Be, on His Terms 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Later in the inning with two outs and runners on second and third, Ryon Healy pulled a ground ball through the left side to score both runners, giving Seattle a 3-0 lead. Mariners subdue Angels for 5-0 victory 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z If you collided with a shortstop who was bent over in the act of fielding a ground ball, you would be guilty of interference. Perspective | Sorry, judges, we umpires do more than call balls and strikes 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Reliever Kelvin Herrera fielded a ground ball in the ninth inning, hobbled to first base and collapsed to the ground, leaving the field on a cart with a foot injury. Surprisingly, a Disastrous Loss for the Mets Was Surprising 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z On the other hand, all those uppercut swings might not necessarily result in a lot more weak ground balls. Could a pitching staff built around guys who throw 88-mph balls succeed in today's MLB? 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z A day earlier, he landed on it awkwardly as he attempted to field a ground ball in the Yankees’ 7-2 win over Texas. MLB notebook: Trout off DL, back in lineup 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z His third baseman, Kyle Seager, a former Gold Glove winner, aided in the fiasco, making a pair of errors on routine ground balls that led to four unearned runs. Felix roughed up in Texas heat, Mariners fall 11-4 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z “It’s one thing hitting a guy ground balls and it’s another thing seeing it live off the bat in a game situation and reacting to things,” Servais added. Robinson Cano returns to baseball: Plays first base for Tacoma Rainiers, has a hit 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z Rodney then allowed two more base runners, but with the tying run 90 feet away he retired Rosell Herrera on a ground ball to earn his 24th save in 30 chances. Cave’s grand slam lifts Twins past Royals 2018-08-05T04:00:00Z But he has gotten more than half his outs on ground balls, and he has held left-handed batters to a .147 average. Dodgers do it their way at deadline by acquiring Dozier and Axford 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z After looking lost for much of the at-bat against Mariners closer Edwin Diaz, pinch hitter Pablo Sandoval hit a dribbler of a ground ball to the right side of the infield. Mariners’ luck in one-run games runs out against the Giants in a 4-3 loss 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z His second error on a similar ground ball came an inning later with two outs. Felix roughed up in Texas heat, Mariners fall 11-4 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Think about how many ground balls he’s taken at second base. Mariners Sunday mailbag: How to work around a lack of prospects? An extension for Mitch Haniger? 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z The extra 90 feet forced the White Sox to bring in their infield and allowed Cruz to pull a ground ball through the left side for an insurance run. Mariners get back on the winning track after All-Star break 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z The Angels initially thought they had retired Andrew Toles on a ground ball to first. Angels unhappy about unfavorable outcomes A sinking 93 mph fastball low in the zone resulted in a weak ground ball off the cap of Gonzalez’s bat. Mariners have now lost 6 of 9 after 10-7 defeat at Colorado Rockies 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z But a ground ball to third off the bat of Albert Pujols, who now runs at a glacial pace, resulted in an easy inning-ending double play. Mariners continue mastery of division-rival Angels, win 4-1 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z He even admitted that he probably only needed a day or two’s worth of ground balls to be set to go. Mariners Sunday mailbag: How to work around a lack of prospects? An extension for Mitch Haniger? 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z “He’s now hitting full time and taking his ground balls and getting his work in.” Fully recovered from hand surgery, Robinson Cano is taking daily batting practice at Safeco Field 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Senzel suffered the injury in the first inning of Triple-A Louisville’s game against Norfolk after fielding a ground ball at second base and making a throw home. Major League Baseball notebook: Kershaw back with Dodgers 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z The fourth batter drove in a run, on a ground ball. Mike Trout continues tear with bases-clearing single in Angels 5-4 win over Diamondbacks 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Soler fractured the first metatarsal on his foot, near the big toe, when he stumbled out of the batter’s box after hitting a ground ball during Friday’s game. Major League Baseball notebook: Giants get back Belt, expect... 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z “I’m not running 110% on a ground ball anymore,” he says. A Father-Son Baseball Bond Stretches to Adulthood 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z Anna Callahan was a star for the Gladiators, finishing her high school career with 93 points, 23 ground balls, 41 draw controls and 12 caused turnovers. Girls’ lacrosse Top 10: W.T. Woodson, Riverside make final rankings after state title wins 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z He’s just getting back to taking ground balls, hitting and starting to run in the outfield. MLB: Troy Tulowitzki getting closer 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z A beloved figure in St. Louis, Mr. Schoendienst appeared in uniform before games, hitting ground balls to Cardinals players and dispensing years of baseball wisdom. Red Schoendienst, Hall of Fame baseball player and manager, dies at 95 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Berryhill’s cost his team a run, and first baseman Jacob Pavletich cost it another in the seventh when he couldn’t handle a ground ball with a runner on third. Fullerton falls to Washington 8-5 in error-filled first game of super regional 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Bregman lunged at the pitch and poked a soft ground ball up the middle that got by Nicasio and went for an infield single that tied the game. Astros go out of the strike zone for a 7-5 victory to gain a split of series with Mariners 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Cole is throwing more curveballs and high fastballs than he ever did with Pittsburgh, generating by far the fewest ground balls of his career but getting more strikeouts and weak fly balls. At 69, This Coach Lives on the Front Line of Baseball’s Revolution 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Q. After serving his 80-game suspension, how long do you think it will take Robinson Cano to regain his inability to run hard to first base on ground balls? Perspective | We should have the freedom to gamble more but the good sense to gamble less 2018-05-20T04:00:00Z “The Beast” won 14 of 20 faceoffs and scooped up 10 ground balls, eight in the second half. Albany faces Denver in NCAA lacrosse tourney quarterfinals 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z "Sometimes it's boring because you don't get any ground balls," Correa said, jokingly. Astros wear orange but have a better blueprint than Dodgers 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z "It was soccer and baseball. Probably too much on the baseball side. I'm the one who taught the ground balls. I'm the one who taught the hitting." Karros brothers follow in Dodger dad's footseps 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z As these numbers normalize over the course of the season, Martinez will see his ERA steadily rise unless he is able to make improvements in his strikeout, walk, and ground ball rates. FANTASY PLAYS: Real vs fake pitching starts, golf outlook 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z Yonder Alonso recorded the first hit, leading off the eighth with a ground ball that found its way past Torres into the outfield. Yankees’ Gleyber Torres Upstages Himself With Walk-Off Homer 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z The most exciting play in baseball that season wasn’t a blast to the bleachers, it was Ichiro hitting a ground ball to shortstop and beating the throw to first base. Ichiro Suzuki: the secretive superstar who defied baseball's steroid era 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z “There’s a strikeout in him. There’s a ground ball in him. Those are two great qualities for a pitcher,” manager Joe Maddon said. Chatwood, Cubs sweep Brewers with 2-0 win 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z He struggled with his command at times Monday against the Marlins, but recorded five strikeouts and generated plenty of ground balls. Dodgers send prospect Walker Buehler to minors but it might not be for long 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z The Mariners got a solid start from Felix Hernandez, who worked the first five innings scoreless, allowing just two hits and using his entire repertoire to get a mixture of ground ball outs and strikeouts. Mariners offense comes alive in last two innings of 6-2 victory over Rangers 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z Really went methodically threw their lineup, getting ground balls and a few missed bats. Mariners lefty James Paxton: ‘I can’t let one home run take me out of my game’ 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z Sure enough, Frazier proceeded to hit a ground ball up the middle. Mets May Be Lacking in Speed, but They’re Off to a Very Fast Start 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z He took ground balls with Arenado every day and tried to emulate his fielding style, throwing motion and work habits. Nolan Arrenado and Matt Chapman had Gold Glove starts at El Toro High in Lake Forest 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z Bruce misplayed a ground ball single to right field in the first inning and then missed hitting a home run by a few feet in the second. Michael Conforto Returns, the Baseball Departs, and the Mets Win Again 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z The left-hander pitched with runners on base every inning on Thursday, but repeatedly induced ground balls to keep the damage to a minimum. Perez has encouraging start in Rangers’ 6-3 win over A’s 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z In 2017, the league average hard contact percentage was 32.3 percent and the league average ground ball rate was 44 percent. FANTASY PLAYS: Pitching trends demand new plan for starters 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Arenado tried to make work fun, Weinstein said, by insisting that his final ground ball of every session be a chopper he would field behind his back. Mike Schmidt’s Heir Apparent Is Nolan Arenado, Says Mike Schmidt 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z The next batter, Tucker Barnhart, pulled a ground ball through the right side. Robinson Cano forced out of the Mariners’ game on Sunday with hamstring tightness 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z Alexander, a sinker specialist acquired from Kansas City, led all relievers in ground ball percentage last season. Kenley Jansen scratched from Dodgers' Cactus League debut with injury 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Carpenter began hitting off a tee Wednesday and fielded ground balls Thursday. Right shoulder tendinitis could limit Cardinals’ Carpenter 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z Look for pitchers who can meet or exceed the average standards with a lower hard-hit contact percentage and a higher ground ball rate. FANTASY PLAYS: Pitching trends demand new plan for starters 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Since then, he said he’s concluded batters will usually hit ground balls where the data indicates they’re going to hit them — regardless of pitch execution. With more infield shifts, Nationals are following the data — and playing mind games 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z “The last outing against the Giants, I elevated and got soft contact and some ground balls,” Gallardo said. Yovani Gallardo wants to stay ahead of curve with Brewers 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z TAMPA, Fla. — Russell Wilson looked very much at home in pinstripes Monday, when he suited up to take batting practice and ground balls with the Yankees. Russell Wilson Sizes Up the Yankees’ Football Prospects 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z What if the first baseman confers with the pitcher after they meet near the bag on a ground ball? Dodgers trying to keep up with pace-of-play changes 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z At the moment, he isn’t participating in baseball activities such as swinging a bat or fielding ground balls. Back tightness delays Carpenter’s spring debut for Cards 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Because of its sink, his ground ball to fly ball ratio was among the top 15 among relievers. Oakland found closer in Treinen, part of bullpen revamp 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z “Other than that, it’s just about catching a ground ball and throwing it to first. So I think I’ll be fine.” Merrifield went from non-prospect to leading AL in steals 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z The position players ran the bases and fielded ground balls. Dodgers officially get back to work, 110 days after losing the final game of the World Series 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z In addition to taking ground balls at third base, he engaged in a series of exercises in the offseason designed to improve the flexibility of his hips and the fluidity of his receiving. Dodgers trying to keep up with pace-of-play changes 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z He relies less on swings and misses than nearly all late-inning relief types, instead utilizing a biting sinker to get ground balls on demand. Nationals re-sign Brandon Kintzler to bolster right-handed relief corps 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z He kept the ball down and got the ground ball from Bregman. Plan was tailor-made for Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor – LA Times 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z Correa said Hernandez’s father threw many hours of batting practice to him when he was a teenager, and hit just as many ground balls. It didn't take the Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez long to realize that the Astros' Carlos Correa was going to be a star – LA Times 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z Daniel Murphy, not known for his defensive magic, was in a prime position to field Contreras’ steaming ground ball. Nationals lose crucial first game to open NLDS 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z It was a ground ball, hit hard but not impossibly so, hit directly at the man that committed the fewest errors of any everyday third baseman in the major leagues. Nationals let Game 1 slip away in sixth inning and Cubs claim 3-0 victory 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z He made solid contact off both of them, and while fellow injured Nationals Brian Goodwin and Stephen Drew hit ground balls or missed pitches, Harper looked sharp. Nationals’ Bryce Harper looks comfortable batting in his second simulated game 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z Dustin Pedroia hit a ground ball that was misplayed by second baseman Brad Miller, allowing Bradley to score the lead run. Red Sox beat Rays with 7 runs in 15th 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z Indians: OF Bradley Zimmer was removed from the game with an injured left hand after diving into first trying to beat out a ground ball in the seventh. Streak on: Indians beat Orioles for 18th win in a row 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z “If you aim for a line drive, and you miss a little under or on top, you’re going to hit a ground ball or a fly ball,” Van Scoyoc said. Being Like Mike: The Indians’ Corey Kluber Makes Winning Look Easy 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z More two-seam sinkers have been used for ground balls but are still mixed with enough four-seam smoke at the letters to expand the strike zone. Perspective | Gio Gonzalez is pitching smart, and that should prolong the crafty lefty’s career 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z He took ground balls Monday and is expected to resume hitting Tuesday. Martinez homers 4 times as Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 13-0 2017-09-04T04:00:00Z “I think he felt it coming out of the box on the ground ball he hit. I think he thought it was best to pull out of the game at that point.” Marco Gonzales could be headed back to rotation after nice outing 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z Like many young players now, he consciously tries to avoid ground balls, with help from a leg kick he added after rookie ball at the urging of Andy Tracy, the minor league hitting coordinator. In Phillies’ Gloomy Season, Rookie Rhys Hoskins Is a Beacon 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z Stanton hit a hard ground ball instead of a soaring home run. Stephen Strasburg controls Marlins in all facets 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z “I’ve maybe taken ground balls there once this year, just to mess around.” Anthony Rizzo’s eagerness to play third quickly waned 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z He has also begun throwing and fielding ground ball. Mets’ David Wright Begins Rehab Assignment at the Plate 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z He was getting a lot of ground balls.” Keuchel throws 7 shutout innings in Astros’ 3-1 win over A’s 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z “Whether I’m jumping over the fence or fielding a routine ground ball, I’m not changing,” he said. Yankees’ Tyler Austin Returns, Again, From the D.L. 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z Anderson, the White Sox shortstop, committed his 23rd error when he misplayed a routine ground ball by Gonzalez in the fourth inning. Moncada plays the hero as White Sox beat Astros 3-2 in 11 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z He pinch-hit Tuesday and took batting practice, ground balls and ran sprints Wednesday. Stephen Strasburg close to starting rehab assignment 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z Stewart sharply hit a ground ball toward Spangenberg, who lifted his glove slightly too early and allowed the grounder to slip into the outfield. Rodriguez’s HR in 12th lifts Pirates past Padres, 5-4 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z Cano made an error on a ground ball in the shift later in the game. Mariners expecting Ben Gamel to break out of his recent cold streak 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Before Wednesday’s game, Rosario’s second in the major leagues, he took ground balls at shortstop and worked on turning double plays. The Mets’ Past Bonds With the Mets’ Future 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z With a runner on first, Walker fielded a ground ball and threw to second. Mariners grind out 3-2 victory over Mets 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z “Honestly, all I was thinking was ‘just try and get a ground ball,’” Pazos said. James Pazos’ performance in magical 13-inning win could signal a positive shift for him 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z In the ninth, Cano fielded a ground ball in the outfield and fired to first. Felix Hernandez has one of his best starts of season, but Mariners don’t help him in loss to Yankees 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z He was his typical gracious self and promised to be the same person despite the change from a pitcher dispatched in multiple situations in search of a ground ball to the man in the ninth. Sean Doolittle, Ryan Madson sent to desperate Nationals 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z And then he would maim that optimism and goodwill with extended periods of poor at-bats, rolled over ground balls and strikeouts upon strikeouts. Unremarkable with the Mariners, Justin Smoak is now an All-Star with the Blue Jays 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z He also made a standout defensive play, diving for a ground ball in the fifth inning. Jacob deGrom, Mets’ Solo Stalwart, Stymies the Giants 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z Kipins threw wildly on Dozier’s ground ball to start the game. Dozier’s home run lifts Twins past Indians 4-2 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z Certainly, watching your offspring muff a ground ball is almost a profound experience, like seeing a great cathedral for the first time, or a Rembrandt in person. It's too early. We’re in the middle of nowhere. But it's beautiful to see the kid play ball 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z Scalise was fielding ground balls at second base Wednesday when he was shot at a practice for an annual Republicans-Democrats baseball game. Steve Scalise Undergoes More Surgery After Congressional Baseball Shooting 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was fielding ground balls near second base on the baseball diamond Wednesday, making him one of the first targets for the gunman who attempted a murderous rampage Wednesday. Steve Scalise, Zachary Barth, two Capitol Hill Police officers among the wounded in shooting 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z He allowed a runner to reach in every inning, but was aided by a pair of double plays and some timely ground balls. Mariners rally for 4-2 victory over Toronto 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z Nori Aoki hit a ground ball single to left to lead off the inning and went to third on George Springer’s single. Astros score 5 in 9th to beat Royals 6-1 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z With two runners on and two out, Jose Reyes hit a ground ball up the middle that was scooped up by Rougned Odor. Bullpen Surrenders Zack Wheeler’s Lead, but the Mets Prevail 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z His specialty is inducing ground balls, a trait that plays well with the Rockies’ skilled infielders and the thin air at Coors Field. For Brewers’ Travis Shaw, Trade Was a ‘Blessing’ 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z After Madison deftly handled sharp ground balls, Hayfield’s gloves took the stage to turn double plays and chase down once-promising line drives. Softball Top 10: Madison’s playoff success is fueled by defense and its dynamic sister duo 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z Freeland, who grew up in Denver and relies on a sinking fastball to generate ground balls, exemplifies a team defying its usual persona: beastly at home, meek on the road. With Pitching and Prime-Age Players, Rockies Sense This Year Is Different 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Story fielded ground balls Tuesday with no issues. Blackmon’s 3 hits, HR lead Rockies past Twins 7-3 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z But it was in his last at-bat, when he was trying for a fifth hit on a soft ground ball to the right side that made the quad worse. Robinson Cano out of the Mariners’ lineup for second straight game 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z Want to learn how to field a ground ball like Seager, or which Seager brother would win in a free throw shooting contest? Mariners’ Kyle Seager talks baseball, brothers, childhood heroes and more on MLB Network 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z Howard also fielded ground balls and headed to the outfield to limber up with some strange-looking contortions and gyrations. Ryan Howard goes back to the minors hoping to extend career 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z Freese took batting practice and fielded ground balls before the game. Cervelli leads balanced attack in Pirates’ 12-2 win 2017-04-28T04:00:00Z Abreu left the game with an injury after flubbing a slow ground ball in the fifth inning. Garcias homer to help Quintana, White Sox top Royals, 5-2 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z Jeter was breathlessly lauded by the New York media every time he moved the runner over on a ground ball out; Jeb’s one viral campaign moment was begging a crowd to “please clap.” Jeb and Jeter aren't an odd couple - they're two rich guys trying to be richer 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z Cabrera, batting .268 with three homers, was injured while diving for a ground ball in the sixth inning of the Tigers’ game against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. MLB report: Tigers put Miguel Cabrera on 10-day disabled list 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z Cabrera was injured while diving for a ground ball in the sixth inning of the Tigers’ game against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Tigers put Cabrera on 10-day DL with strained right groin 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z Correa took batting practice and fielded ground balls prior to Wednesday’s game. Keuchel, Reddick lead Astros to 5-1 win over Angels 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Alex Wilson remained in the game after taking Yandy Diaz’s ground ball off the left side of his face in the seventh. Boyd, Avila lead Tigers past Indians 4-1 for series win 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z Walked Cruz twice, kind of staying away from the situation of really being bullish of his pitches with him, but got ten ground balls, three of which were hits. Mariners pitcher James Paxton: ‘I’ve got power stuff and I need to be aggressive and go after guys’ 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z But Chapman induced a ground ball from his former Cubs teammate, Dexter Fowler, to seal a 4-3 victory. Yankees Place the Best Bet in Baseball: Aroldis Chapman vs. the Cardinals 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Syndergaard pitched seven sturdy innings, surrendering only one earned run and striking out nine with his surreal arsenal of pitches, including 98-mile-per-hour sinking fastballs that induced ground balls. Noah Syndergaard Brings the Heat and the Mets’ Bats Begin to Warm 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z |
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