Word: balked
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...walk followed by a balk put sophomore catcher Laura Miller on second with one out. An error by Rams’ third baseman Kim Custance put runners on the corners and Harvard took advantage of the favorable situation...
With Lentz standing on second and Mann at first, Ratliff dropped the ball while on the rubber. The balk moved both runners into scoring position, setting the table for freshman Lance Salsgiver. The Crimson right fielder delivered, driving in Lentz with a base hit that gave Harvard the lead. Mann then stole home after UMass attempted to pick off Salsgiver at first, giving Harvard some insurance and a two-run advantage...
...handful of oil wells. A number of false alarms notwithstanding, the feared attacks with chemical and biological munitions have not thus far materialized, and Saddam's strategy may be to try and draw the coalition forces into a bloody battle for Baghdad, in the belief that they may balk at the military and civilian casualties that could involve...
...which he focused on the need for companies to hire outside directors for their business savvy, not "because they are prominent or add diversity," and asserted that directors must have the spine to root out unethical behavior and take their concerns directly to shareholders--or resign, if entrenched directors balk...
SEVERE The European allies balk at Bush's war cries, calling him a cowboy. Of course, if Saddam marches on Paris, we know whom they'll call...