short field

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. the area of the infield between third base and second, covered by the shortstop.

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Etymology

Origin of short field

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Indiana turned the short field into a 35-7 lead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Early in the fourth quarter, Indiana’s defense forced a three-and-out, blocked Oregon’s punt and recovered the ball 7 yards from the end zone, giving the Hoosier offense its third short field of the night.

From The Wall Street Journal

A short pass to Germie Bernard was stuffed, and the Hoosiers and their Heisman quarterback were given the gift of a short field.

From Los Angeles Times

Carney remembers watching the 2006 playoffs when the Dallas Cowboys lined up for a short field goal late in the fourth quarter to take the lead over the Seattle Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Rams had built a 10-3 lead on Nacua’s long touchdown run and a short field goal by Joshua Karty.

From Los Angeles Times