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infield hit

American  

noun

Baseball.
  1. a base hit that does not reach the outfield.


Etymology

Origin of infield hit

First recorded in 1910–15

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The infield hit followed a throwing error by Bednar on a bunt and scored automatic runner Dominic Canzone, making his debut in the majors.

From Seattle Times Jul. 8, 2023

Suwinski was credited with a run-scoring infield hit and Triola, who had been on second, scored on the error.

From Washington Times Jun. 30, 2023

In the third inning, he gave up an infield hit to Jonathan Davis and then surrendered a one-out walk to Soler.

From Seattle Times Jun. 14, 2023

An infield hit that was deflected by Muncy.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2023

Poole did not get on base, but perished on a feeble little infield hit that Lil Artha gobbled close to the bag, prancing back with ease.

From Fast Nine or, A Challenge from Fairfield by Douglas, Alan

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