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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

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

Alex Kirilloff hit an RBI double, two runs scored on Larnach’s single, and Lewis drove in a run with an infield hit.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2023

Chicago’s Christopher Morel extended his hitting streak to his first 13 games this season with an infield hit in the fifth.

From Washington Times ● May 25, 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 Alan Douglas

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