passed ball
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of passed ball
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
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A passed ball broke a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Edison 9, Newport Harbor 8: The Chargers won it in the bottom of the seventh on a passed ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025
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
Got it to the umpire on the last passed ball.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane
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