Examples of double play in a Sentence
The batter hit into a double play.
They turned a double play to end the inning.
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Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Bryce Eldridge handled the rest, picking Schmitt’s throw out of the dirt to complete the double play.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
After Jose Altuve scored from third base when Isaac Paredes grounded into a double play in the first inning, Bradley recorded 10 consecutive outs by strikeout.
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CBS News,
2 July 2026
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Bryce Eldridge handled the rest, picking Schmitt’s throw out of the dirt to complete the double play.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
After Jose Altuve scored from third base when Isaac Paredes grounded into a double play in the first inning, Bradley recorded 10 consecutive outs by strikeout.
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CBS News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for double play
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“Double play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20play. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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