small-ball

For years the Los Angeles Angels have driven opponents batty with a small-ball attack that features lots of base stealing, hitting-and-running and taking the extra base at every chance.

Weaver, Angels stifle Red Sox to take 2-0 ALDS advantage 2009

But the Phillies played small-ball – a rarity for this lineup filled with inconsistent sluggers – to take a 2-1 lead in the bottom half.

Philadelpha Phillies Take Game 2, Even NLCS at 1-1 AP 2010

But the Phillies played small-ball – a rarity for this lineup filled with inconsistent sluggers – to take a 2-1 lead in the bottom half.

Philadelpha Phillies Take Game 2, Even NLCS at 1-1 AP 2010

But the Boston Red Sox found out the definition of small-ball also extends to some of the Angels 'pint-sized infielders, who played a big role in a 4-1 victory that put Los Angeles on the verge of knocking off its playoff nemesis and advancing to the AL Championship Series.

Weaver, Angels stifle Red Sox to take 2-0 ALDS advantage 2009

Obama may still survive in 2012 by playing Clintonian post-94 small-ball, but that will depend on the economy.

Matthew Yglesias » Raul Grijalva Flirting With History’s Greatest Monster Status 2010

With their captain having signed a three-year extension last season, the Warriors appeared to be set with Curry, Ellis and Jackson manning three critical positions in the Don Nelson small-ball attack.

Golden State Warriors Team Report 2010

But somewhere between spectacular home runs and complete gridlock lies the small-ball possibility: modest legislative steps that the conservative House and a sufficient number of senators from both parties eager to get something done can agree on — and that a Democratic president mindful of his diminished ability to control the agenda will sign.

' Gerald F. Seib 2010

Paul Millsap added 24 points and 12 rebounds as Utah took advantage of a starting lineup that averaged 30 pounds heavier than Detroit's new small-ball group.

USATODAY.com 2008

“You guys are playing small-ball,” he admonished aides.

THE PROMISE JONATHAN ALTER 2010

Maddon was pleased with the small-ball success because he said the team isn't as good at it as the players say.

Small ball plays a big part in Rays' Game 2 win over Phillies 2008