third base
noun
the third in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate.
third bases
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pluralof third base.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Eagles had runners on second and third bases with one out and the count 3-and-1 when Wise went to the mound to have a talk with Hernandez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2025
Seager’s error at third bases loaded the bases once more for the Angels and Pujols hit a high fly that eluded center fielder Mallex Smith in the sun and bounced over the wall.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 2, 2019
This can lead to fascinating roster decisions, like the ones the Marlins made at second and third bases this winter.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2014
The Rockies led 1-0 in the first after Herrera had a leadoff single and then stole second and third bases - both steals coming on strikeout pitches - before Jason Giambi's RBI single.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2012
Schlei came up to the bat with men on second and third bases, two out, and a chance to win or put us ahead if he could make a hit.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Christy Mathewson
