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  • He gave up a two-run single to Juan Rivera (FSY) that made 5-4 before picking pinch-runner Reggie Willits (FSY) off first base.

    Angels' ninth-inning rally completes sweep of Bosox 2009

  • His last swing was a memorable one he hit an RBI double in the seventh inning at Olympic Stadium, left for a pinch-runner to a huge ovation from the home crowd and walked away after that 1-0 win over the Cubs.

    Hall of Famer Gary Carter Dies 2012

  • He gave up a single to Juan Rivera, allowing two inherited runners to score, but picked off pinch-runner Reggie Willits to end the threat.

    Red Sox exit after closer Papelbon loses lead 2009

  • Melky Cabrera followed with a hit-and-run single of his own, putting pinch-runner Brett Gardner on third with no outs.

    One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

  • Once pinch-runner Dave Roberts entered the game, the apprehension and downright dread the 34,826 fans in Fenway Park must have felt gave way to the slightest ray of hope.

    One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

  • Melky Cabrera followed with a hit-and-run single of his own, putting pinch-runner Brett Gardner on third with no outs.

    One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

  • Once pinch-runner Dave Roberts entered the game, the apprehension and downright dread the 34,826 fans in Fenway Park must have felt gave way to the slightest ray of hope.

    One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

  • Bryce Harper entered as a pinch-runner for Jayson Werth, who walked.

    Nationals spring training live blog, As Seen On TV Edition 2011

  • And Saunders escaped trouble again when Hideki Matsui erased pinch-runner Brett Gardner with a third double play in the seventh.

    One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

  • And Saunders escaped trouble again when Hideki Matsui erased pinch-runner Brett Gardner with a third double play in the seventh.

    One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011

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