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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However, Domínguez initially looked toward second for a throw that could have maintained the possibility of a double play.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Initially called safe, the inning ended when the replay review overturned the call and ruled Swanson successfully turned the unassisted double play.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The top of the fifth ended on a double play grounder as well.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Austin Wells’ single to lead off the sixth was the Yankees’ lone hit after the second inning, and he was quickly erased when Paul Goldschmidt grounded into a double play.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Initially called safe, the inning ended when the replay review overturned the call and ruled Swanson successfully turned the unassisted double play.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
The top of the fifth ended on a double play grounder as well.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Austin Wells’ single to lead off the sixth was the Yankees’ lone hit after the second inning, and he was quickly erased when Paul Goldschmidt grounded into a double play.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 July 2025
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“Double play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20play. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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