groundout

American  

[ground-out] / ˈgraʊndˌaʊt /

noun

Baseball.

1. a play in which a batter is put out at first base after hitting a ground ball to the infield.

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Etymology

Origin of groundout

First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase ground out

Example Sentences

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groundout

While Tinsley had struggled to find the zone that inning, she stranded the runners, striking out one batter and eliciting a groundout to short.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026

Evans ran to third on a wild pitch, but Tinsley worked out of the jam with a groundout that she fielded herself and a lineout to Aleena Garcia at shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 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

After recording two outs, Terry dug in for a seven-pitch battle with Angie Yellen — and won, inducing a routine groundout to end the inning and preserve the Bruins’ lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2025