double steal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of double steal
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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A failed double steal ended the first inning, squandering an opportunity to tack on to a 1-0 lead with runners on the corners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
After a one-out walk from Freddie Freeman, Ohtani and Freeman took off on a double steal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2024
Bryson Stott hit an RBI single and Harper slid home in a collision with catcher Gabriel Moreno as part of a double steal that built a 2-0 lead in the first off Zac Gallen.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
Following a double steal, Gomes drove in both runners with a liner to center.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
Another play on which the changes have often been rung is the double steal with men on first and third bases.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Christy Mathewson
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