Sentence examples for chance strikes from inspiring English sources

He'd never met Benda Bilili but the producers brought the boy to them and the film follows the kid's maturity as we watch to see if he can become a member of the band and stick with his practicing and rehearsals and staying out of trouble for literally years until their big chance strikes.

Striker Andre Gray had Brentford's best chance, striking the crossbar in the first half with a fierce shot.

Benitez used his powerful fastball to garner 22 saves in 28 chances, striking out 128 in 78 innings.

Jose Jimenez pitched a perfect ninth for his 15th save in 15 chances, striking out pinch-hitter Barry Bonds.

Keith Foulke pitched the ninth for his 26th save in 31 chances, striking out Mo Vaughn and Tim Salmon to end the game.

One wishes he would take more chances, strike out in a more fanciful, provocative direction or satirize a more unexpected trait.

Closer Joakim Soria, who seems likely to return next month for the All-Star Game, converted his 13th save in 13 chances, striking out two in the ninth.

Then, with pretty much their first chance, Bergkamp strikes.

By chance the strike has spared the right celebrity.

This, though, was a first chance to strike back.

She had to acknowledge that nature is full of blind chances and strikes meaninglessly.