two-base hit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of two-base hit
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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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
Red Sox manager Alex Cora asked for a replay review, which upheld the two-base hit, putting runners at second and third.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2019
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
Hooper got a two-base hit in the same inning, but two were out at the time and Fletcher easily threw out Yerkes, who was the next batter.
From Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 by
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