double play

American

[duhb-uhl pley] / ˈdʌb əl ˈpleɪ /

noun

Baseball.

a play of continuous fielding action in which two putouts are made. DP

double play British

noun

baseball a play in which two runners are put out

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Etymology

Origin of double play

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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double play

But the Dodgers failed to turn a bases-loaded situation into a crooked number when Ohtani grounded into a double play to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

Santana eventually got Caballero to ground into a double play, but the stall tactics irked him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

He got Julien to pop out on a sacrifice bunt attempt and then started a double play himself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

As the Dodgers defense turned a quick double play to end the sixth inning, Ohtani pumped his fist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

Well, my walk didn’t matter since I got nailed at second base in a double play.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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