passed ball
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of passed ball
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
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Matt Chapman walked on a full-count fastball that caromed off catcher Smith’s glove for a passed ball that allowed Wade to score for a 1-0 Giants lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024
Richland would add a fourth run in the bottom of the fourth when Carter Upmeyer scored on a passed ball.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024
After Brenton Doyle’s RBI single, Ezequiel Tovar scored on a passed ball to tie it, and with two outs, Elias Díaz delivered a go-ahead double that sent Colorado to a 10-9 win.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
Newport Harbor 4, Corona del Mar 3: A passed ball in the seventh inning gave Newport Harbor a walk-off victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Herzog walked and Bresnahan fanned out, Herzog being doubled up at second because he tried to advance on a short passed ball.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy
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