base on balls
Americannoun
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bases on balls
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of base on balls
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The first time was intentional, his major league-leading 16th intentional base on balls this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
Before Tuesday’s start, Adon had walked 23 batters in 32 innings across seven starts and was coming off back-to-back outings with five base on balls allowed.
From Washington Times ● May 18, 2022
Herrera flips when he gets a hit, when he takes a base on balls, and when he grounds out to second base.
From Slate ● May 12, 2017
They do not deify the base on balls, and they believe in making contact.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2015
The first hitter gets a base on balls.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Christy Mathewson
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