base hit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of base hit
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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George Springer led off with a base hit, was bunted over to second base and advanced to third on a wild pitch.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
That was followed by a single from Brandon Marsh, who got a down-the-middle fastball in a 2-and-2 count and shot a base hit to center.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025
Ryan O’Hearn moved him to third with another base hit.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025
Congratulations @SammyLopes13 on his 100th career varsity base hit against Corona last Saturday 3/1/25.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
The outfield is playing shallow, because if there’s a base hit, it gives them a better chance of throwing Luis out at the plate.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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