base hit

noun

Meaning

A play in baseball where the batter strikes the ball into fair territory and reaches at least one base without an error or a fielder's choice.

Examples

The rookie celebrated his first major league base hit with a wide grin.
She needed a base hit to keep the rally alive in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Synonyms: single, hit, safety, knock

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base hit

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪs hɪt/

Definition

A play in baseball where the batter strikes the ball into fair territory and reaches at least one base without an error or a fielder's choice.

Examples

The rookie celebrated his first major league base hit with a wide grin.
She needed a base hit to keep the rally alive in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Synonyms of base hit

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