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fair territory

American

noun

Baseball.

the area beginning with and including home plate and extending between and including foul lines into which a batter must bat the ball as a prerequisite for a safe hit.

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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

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

After a double play, McClanahan threw a wild pitch that bounced back into fair territory, causing Cooper to change his mind about trying to score from third.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022

It landed in fair territory but was called foul, preserving Santana’s gem.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2022

Upon that fair territory he had long cast covetous eyes.

From The Lord of Dynevor by Everett-Green, Evelyn

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