opposite field
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of opposite field
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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He has had more hard contact, especially to center and the opposite field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025
No energy, the shaking of their heads, after weak outs and total disregard of fundamentals such as moving runners over and hitting to the opposite field when pitched outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2024
“The number of hits we got to the opposite field tonight — fantastic. Credit to our guys. That’s what we need to do night in and night out.”
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024
Dominic Canzone hit his team-leading third homer, sending an opposite field solo blast over the wall in left field.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
A throw from a guard in the opposite field to his own captain does not score.
From Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium by Jessie Hubbell Bancroft
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