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The phrase "as a pinch" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a misinterpretation of the idiom "a pinch of" which is used to indicate a small amount of something, often in cooking or metaphorically.
Example: "You can add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish."
Alternatives: "a dash of" or "a bit of".
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"We're not going to use him as a pinch runner.
As a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, Delgado walked.
Reports immediately followed that he might try to play ball again as a pinch- hitter.
Rajai Davis came on as a pinch runner and stole second, then scored on Vizquel's single.
"It's truly amazing what he's done for us as a pinch hitter".
He also spent significant time as a pinch hitter.
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Send in Yoda as a pinch-hitter.
He walked as a pinch-hitter Sunday.
He was 8 for 18 as a pinch-hitter.
Mark Kotsay comes to the plate as a pinch-hitter.
Matthews was batting.190, mostly as a pinch-hitter.
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