foul tip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foul tip
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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After Rushing struck out on a foul tip, the Rockies intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Appropriately, he was the final out of the game, swinging wildly at an Alex Vesia fastball for a strikeout on a foul tip that left the former Dodger one for 12 for the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2025
Michael Busch scored from second base on what Heim thought was a foul tip, and he didn’t immediately retrieve the ball.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
In the eighth inning, while catching Matt Brash, Raleigh took a foul tip off his right ankle that had him face down on the ground in agony.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
Kipper whiffed three times without making as 313 much as a foul tip.
From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Standish, Burt L.
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