extra-base hit

American  

[ek-struh-beys] / ˈɛk strəˈbeɪs /

noun

Baseball.

1. a base hit that enables a batter to reach more than one base safely, as a two-base hit, three-base hit, or home run.

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Etymology

Origin of extra-base hit

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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extra-base hit

Without an extra-base hit, scoring is extraordinarily challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

But, it still hasn’t resulted in a total reversal of fortunes, with Hernández finishing the road trip going just five-for-25 with nine strikeouts and only one extra-base hit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025

In his first at-bat against right-handed Rockies starter Germán Márquez, Conforto finally did, turning on an inside four-seamer for a double down the right-field line; just his third extra-base hit of June.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025

Up to that point, Freeman’s only extra-base hit of the postseason was his first-inning triple.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2024

Moore added a two-out double to left field — his fourth extra-base hit of the series — to drive in Raleigh from third, extending the Mariners’ lead to 4-2.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024