check swing


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check swing

n.
Variant of checked swing.
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Nikki Udria's check swing dribbled into play and she scored after Utah Valley catcher Kori Barrios' throw to first base ended up at the wall behind her right fielder.
There was a 3-0 pitch (Saturday) that was called a strike that was not, the check swing in his first at-bat and the check swing in the final at-bat.
Utley's Check Swing Hits Leg, Called Single -- Homeplate umpire Jerry Meals, first base umpire Ron Kulpa -- Game 3 NLDS -- Phillies v Rockies
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After a walk to Davidson, Narvaez made contact on a check swing that rolled less than halfway toward third for another infield hit.
It looked as if Hernandez might get out of the jam when Shin-Soo Choo hit into a check swing 5-4-3 double play to Kyle Seager at third.
Slugger David Ortiz felt back spasms on a check swing in the ninth and was replaced by Jonny Gomes, who flied out to end the game.
Ryan Lormand finally recorded a hit off Latos when he led off the fifth inning with a check swing single.