two-base hit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of two-base hit
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Bo Bichette and Guerrero hit back-to-back two-run doubles and Alejandro Kirk followed with a two-base hit to score Guerrero as five straight batters reached against right-hander Corey Kluber.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022
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
Greg Garcia hit leadoff doubles in the first and third, while Yadier Molina belted a two-base hit to start the second.
From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2017
The visitors now came to bat again, and the first ball Winters pitched was slammed out into left field for a two-base hit.
From Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by Duffield, J. W.
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