Safety Squeeze Play (Noun)
Meaning
The runner on third base waits to start home until the batter has bunted successfully.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The runner on third base waited to start home until the batter had bunted successfully, executing a perfect safety squeeze play.
- In the bottom of the ninth, the manager called for a safety squeeze play, and the runner on third base scored the winning run.
- The batter laid down a beautiful bunt, allowing the runner on third base to score on a safety squeeze play.
- With the game tied in the eighth inning, the manager opted for a safety squeeze play, but the batter popped up to the pitcher.
- The runner on third base took off as soon as the batter made contact, scoring easily on a well-executed safety squeeze play.