fair territory
Americannoun
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Miller’s seventh pitch of the at-bat was another scorcher, but Gurriel made contact and this time kept the ball in fair territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2025
Maile got a second chance at driving in Benson in the seventh after a video review showed that the ball clipped his hand on a bunt attempt before popping into fair territory.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2023
For the purpose of this rule, the defensive team has ‘left the field’ when the pitcher and all infielders have left fair territory on their way to the bench or clubhouse.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2022
The ball went into fair territory, and Correa was easily retired on a groundout.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2022
Upon that fair territory he had long cast covetous eyes.
From The Lord of Dynevor by Evelyn Everett-Green
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