infield hit

noun

, Baseball.

First recorded in 1910–15

Weir fouled out upon the first ball pitched, and Blake, following him, forced Reddy out at second on an infield hit.

In the sixth, with one down, King beat out an infield hit, reaching the initial sack safely by an eyelash.

Devore beat out an infield hit, and Doyle bunted and was safe, filling the bases.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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