Tried to avoid a catcher's tag, in a way (4)
I believe the answer is:
slid
(Other definitions for slid that I've seen before include "Slipped" , "Skidded, slewed" , "Moved smoothly along a surface" , "Moved (eg, on ice)" .)
I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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