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But two of the team’s hits were misplays by Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez to his backhand side.—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 That's 0-4 with four strikeouts, nine swings and misses, and an awful defensive misplay.—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026 Vladar’s misplay at the start of the second period, though, was costly.—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026 The Illinois Wesleyan recruit made a heads-up play on a misplay of the throw between pitches involving the Eagles’ batterymates by racing home from third base to score a key run.—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for misplay