Three-base Hit (Noun)
Meaning
A base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The shortstop made a great play to catch the ball but the speed of the runner allowed her to get a three-base hit.
- The batter hit a ball to the gap between left and center fields resulting in a three-base hit.
- The center fielder attempted to make a sliding catch but the ball got past him allowing the batter to get a three-base hit.
- Johnson hit a three-base hit to the right-center gap, driving in two runs for his team.
- With two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning the batter managed to get a three-base hit.