extra-base hit

American

[ek-struh-beys] / ˈɛk strəˈbeɪs /

noun

Baseball.

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.

Etymology

Origin of extra-base hit

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

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

Freeman was not kidding about not having an extra-base hit in a while.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 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

How is that possible? — on Sunday, a 409-foot blast that was his first extra-base hit in 43 plate appearances.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

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