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the business owners brought in a pinch hitter until a permanent manager could be hired
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And in true fashion, Angels World Series MVP Troy Glaus made a surprise cameo as a pinch hitter.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Roger Clemens first came off the bench for the Astros (to bunt as a pinch hitter) and then out of the bullpen (for the first time in 21 years) to toss the final three scoreless innings for Houston.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Taylor Roman was inserted as a pinch hitter and delivered for the Rebels with a game-tying double off the wall in left center for her 15th RBI of the season.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
With two outs, towering outfielder Carson McCusker made his major league debut as a pinch hitter and grounded out.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Roger Clemens first came off the bench for the Astros (to bunt as a pinch hitter) and then out of the bullpen (for the first time in 21 years) to toss the final three scoreless innings for Houston.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Taylor Roman was inserted as a pinch hitter and delivered for the Rebels with a game-tying double off the wall in left center for her 15th RBI of the season.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
With two outs, towering outfielder Carson McCusker made his major league debut as a pinch hitter and grounded out.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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“Pinch hitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinch%20hitter. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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