groundout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of groundout
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase ground out
Example Sentences
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And after Ivan Herrera moved Báez to third via a groundout, Alec Burleson tied the score at five with a sacrifice fly to right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Arizona extended its lead in the sixth after Tawa hit an RBI single to left and Perdomo drove in a run on a groundout to first.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 10th, the A’s Zack Gelof hit into a fielder’s choice groundout off reliever Ryan Zeferjahn.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
He escaped the jam on a groundout and a flyout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025
Infielders often look up after catching what they thought was an easy groundout and are surprised to see the Milwaukee runner already closing in on first base, which causes them to rush the throw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
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