infield hit
nounBaseball.
a base hit that does not reach the outfield.
Origin of infield hit
1First recorded in 1910–15
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How to use infield hit in a sentence
Weir fouled out upon the first ball pitched, and Blake, following him, forced Reddy out at second on an infield hit.
The Young Pitcher | Zane GreyIn the sixth, with one down, King beat out an infield hit, reaching the initial sack safely by an eyelash.
Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager | Burt L. StandishDevore beat out an infield hit, and Doyle bunted and was safe, filling the bases.
Pitching in a Pinch | Christy Mathewson
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