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two-base hit

American  
[too-bays] / ˈtuˌbeɪs /

noun

Baseball.
  1. a base hit that enables a batter to reach second base safely.


Etymology

Origin of two-base hit

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75


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Needing a two-base hit to become the first starting pitcher to hit for the cycle, Ohtani grounded into a forceout in the seventh and singled in the ninth.

From Washington Times ● May 15, 2023

He allowed two hits at the jump, giving up a leadoff double to Shin-Soo Choo in the first inning and another two-base hit to Nomar Mazara two batters later that allowed Choo to score.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2019

Herrera’s run-scoring two-base hit gave the Phillies a 6-5 lead.

From Reuters ● Sep. 28, 2017

Coghlan led off the night with his team-leading sixth double but the Marlins didn't have another two-base hit, ending their streak of at least two doubles in 10 straight games.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2011

A two-base hit is made when the large blade sticks in the board, Fig.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

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