line out
verb
lined out; lining out; lines out
1
: to indicate with or as if with lines : outline
line out a route
2
: to arrange in an extended line
1
: to move rapidly
lined out for home
2
: to make an out by hitting a baseball in a line drive that is caught
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Bichette lined out to right field to end the inning, leaving them loaded.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
But Sasaki locked in to strike out José Ramírez and induce Kyle Manzardo to line out, escaping without further damage.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
When Miami's Liam Hicks lined out to first baseman Troy Johnson for a double play, Colorado's victory looked secure, and Vodnik was eyeing his first save.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Cronenworth lined out at the end of that battle.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
But Sasaki locked in to strike out José Ramírez and induce Kyle Manzardo to line out, escaping without further damage.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
When Miami's Liam Hicks lined out to first baseman Troy Johnson for a double play, Colorado's victory looked secure, and Vodnik was eyeing his first save.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Cronenworth lined out at the end of that battle.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Line out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20out. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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