scratch hit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scratch hit
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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“I told him we were making it hard on ourselves trying to scratch hit after hit. It’s nice to hit one out every now and again.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
After giving up a scratch hit to leadoff man David Fletcher, Smyly struck out Mike Trout, retired Anthony Rendon on a flyball and fanned Justin Upton to end the first inning.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 29, 2020
He faced only eleven batters, pitched only nine balls, fanned four, yielded one measly scratch hit.
From Time Magazine Archive
Duveen's only base on balls, with the help of a bunt, a steal, and a scratch hit, resulted in a run for Philadelphia, again tying the score.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Zane Grey
Beeton followed with a scratch hit just back of shortstop and the bases were full.
From The New Boy at Hilltop by Ralph Henry Barbour
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