Sentences with phrase «first base hits»

Some paintings are first base hits and some are home runs.

Not exact matches

President Ryan Meczyk knows that when you first start out you can't always hit that grand slam, but rather start with a single and take your time around the bases.

In his third at bat he got hit by a pitch, but was later doubled off first base when he wandered a little too far from the bag on a line drive.

The Toronto - based company announced Wednesday that the hit superhero film accounted for 22 per cent of its box office revenue in the first quarter.

That may be down about 1 % year - over-year, but it still keeps the industry on track to hit an annual rate of 17.3 million vehicles based on the first five months of the year.

On a reported basis, L'Oreal sales were down 1 percent in the first quarter at 6.78 billion euros ($ 1.23 billion), reflecting the hit from foreign exchange effects.

A new Ethereum - based cryptocurrency has hit the market that secures its value to oil, a first for the digital money sector.

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Four out of the nine economists projected the GDP contracted for the first time since October - December 2015, when it shrank 0.3 % on quarter, or 1.1 % on an annualized basis, hit by sluggish consumer spending amid a slow wage recove

If you realize that your infatuation isn't based on a Christ - centered foundation, hit pause and give serious thought as to why you're pursuing this person in the first place.

Hampton Creek uses pea protein and modified food starch in its mayonnaise, but earlier this year a New York condiment company called Sir Kensington's debuted Fabanaise, the first aquafaba - based vegan mayo to hit the market; Sir K.'s attracted $ 8.5 million in funding from investors last year.

Workplace collaboration software company Atlassian has hit a new company milestone, growing its customer based in the third quarter by more than 6500 net new customers for the first time.

Benefiting from good consumption momentum across key brand and markets, the consolidation of its Wild Turkey acquisition and an easy comparison base versus last year's first half, which was hit by the credit crunch and destocking activities, Italian drinks group Campari has increased net profit by 15.2 % to Eur69.3 m on sales up by 16.7 % to -LSB-...]

Speaking to BusinessDay from New York, where he is meeting with key US importers and distributors who handle the bulk of the 12 million cases a year the Griffith - based winery produces, Mr Casella hit out at recent reports, including one in The Wall Street Journal, that portrayed the business as mired in financial woes due to its first reported loss in 20 years and a breach of its debt covenants.

When you first dig in, you get the spicy garlic base and ginger kick from the sauté sauce and marinated tofu, and then when you dip or drizzle the sauce, you're hit with a slight sweetness that brings these wraps to a whole new level of deliciousness.

I Googled for the cookie recipe and yours was the first hit... so glad I found this and that it's based on THE Wild Flour cookie.

He might hit a million billion home runs for the Rockies and shed the butcher's reputation he's developed, possibly because he hasn't found a team willing or able to shove him at first base for an entire year.

Hector Lopez hit a sharp grounder to Chicago Second Baseman Nelson Fox who flipped it to Shortstop Luis Aparicio who tossed it on to first base.

Betts also hit a bases - loaded infield single to drive in his fourth run of the day, and he's now batted.283 /.358 /.447 with seven homers in his first 58 major - league games.

Martinsen was recalled on an emergency basis from the minors and put a big hit on Avalanche D Nikita Zadorov in the first period.

If you need that annotated, that's a) Albert Pujols hitting a ground ball that b) Marcus Semien drops before c) leaving a Yelp review about Angels Stadium then d) calmly picking the ball up and e) gently crow - hopping as he f) throws a lollipop to first base to g) get Pujols by two steps.

With two outs in the first inning and Ichiro standing at first base, Robinson Cano hit a ball off the right field wall.

Plus, as the first major hits achievement, it's a decent way to check in on someone's career trajectory based on when they got there.

Rookie Don Collins came on in relief against New York with the bases full and none out in the ninth and preserved an 8 - 5 win by inducing the first batter he faced to hit into a double play and striking out the next.

With two outs, left - handed - hitting Catcher Bill Chandler sent a sharp ground ball between first and second which Texas» First Baseman John Langerhans fielded nicely but threw low and wide toward Pitcher Hooton, who was covering first first and second which Texas» First Baseman John Langerhans fielded nicely but threw low and wide toward Pitcher Hooton, who was covering first First Baseman John Langerhans fielded nicely but threw low and wide toward Pitcher Hooton, who was covering first first base.

«If I get on first base and a man hits a ground ball, I'm going to try like heck to break up the double play.

He hit the first home run for Cincinnati in the National League, and he hit the first home run with the bases loaded for Cincinnati.»

Prince thought the ball would be caught but once it hit, he got on his horse and slid head first into third base.

White was tried in right field but had to be moved to first base; he hit only.241 after returning from the Army last year, but three seasons ago had 22 homers with the Giants.

Keith Hernandez could hit, and he played a brilliant first base.

But he's not hitting, and he's not exactly Keith Hernandez at first base.

Lollar enrolled at Arkansas after DeBriyn pursued the tip, but he hit only.273 and threw just one complete game his junior year while pitching, playing first base and being a DH.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Yonder Alonso hit a line drive foul towards the first base line; however, instead of the ball hitting a fan, the ball girl caught it.

Our win over City last season was one of the high points and perhaps our best performance and it was based upon a compact and defensive style, as we showed for the first time in a long time that we could soak up pressure and hit teams on the break.

Not only has Nettles proved adept at first base, but he is also hitting a ton.

BUT NOW I»LL FIX ALL YOU CRITICS, / ALL YOU DOUBTING, MENTAL ARTHRITICS, / (He points dramatically at Boog) FOR I»VE BUILT A ROBOT LIKE YOU / WHO CAN HIT — AND PLAY FIRST BASE, TOO!

After a foul ball off the bat of Oakland A's Stephen Vogt hit first - base umpire Joe West, the 31 - year - old veteran showed off his guns.

«He's a 26 - year - old switch - hitting centerfielder with high on - base, high slugging, accomplished enough to hit in the middle of our order right now, and that's a rare player,» says first - year Los Angeles G.M. Paul DePodesta, who points out that Bradley won't become a free agent until after the»07 season.

In the first two weeks of the season players in both leagues were scampering around the base paths like crazy, using steals, the hit - and - run and the bunt to win tight games

He was the first National League player to lead the majors in hits and stolen bases since Honus Wagner in 1908, and the first NL player to lead the NL in batting average and steals since Jackie Robinson in 1949.

answered Erstad, who was first in the American League in hitting -LRB-.472) and second in on - base percentage -LRB-.509) through Sunday.

Before 1898, a player earned a steal not only in the traditional way but also by taking an extra base on a hit — i.e., reaching third from first on a single — or on an out, a fly ball for instance.

In this case, it was CC Sabathia who made it through the first bit of the game before being chased thanks to a combination of walks, base hits, and a home run from Evan Gattis that put the Astros on the board in the fourth inning.

Instead, it's something of a trade - off at best, with a speedy runner forfeiting any chance at an extra-base hit for a slightly better chance at reaching first base, but only if he executes perfectly.

After hitting his first home - run of the season during the bottom of the sixth inning, the 21 - year - old Hernandez, who is the favorite to win the N.L. Rookie of the Year award, trotted around first and second base and then proceeded to spit on third.

so everyone always throws him a strike first pitch, then, with the bases loaded in the World Series, he'll hit the obvious first pitch down the middle fastball that he's been taking all year over the fence.

But if the Sox land Bell, they might thereby gain enough hitting to justify using slick - fielding Mike Squires at first base for his defense.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson ran over to cover first base in the 8th inning after the New York Mets» Eric Young Jr. hit a grounder to first.

According to the game story, Gray — who stole 68 bases that year, hit.333 and was the Southern Association's MVP — went 1 for 2 in the first game of a doubleheader against the Barons, hitting a single off Dick Kraft.

If Ramirez hits like he did in 2016, when he posted a 126 OPS + and played a decent first base, that money would be fine.