ground ball
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ground ball
First recorded in 1830–40, in cricket use; as an Americanism in 1855–60, in baseball use
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In the eighth inning, he dove after a ground ball up the middle, as shortstop Mookie Betts hurdled over him, and was slow to get up, holding his right shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The first was a low-velocity ground ball threaded up the middle to drive in a run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Then Ohtani sent a ground ball up the middle to give himself some run support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The play started with Muncy hitting a ground ball up the first-base line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
I learned the other reason they waited for a thunderstorm to play when Jasper, trying to avoid Edward’s infallible fielding, hit a ground ball toward Carlisle.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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