base hit
noun
: a hit in baseball that enables the batter to reach base safely without benefit of an error or fielder's choice
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The bats just couldn't get going for Los Angeles as the team recorded just five hits, with only one extra base hit, a double from Michael Conforto.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
In the fifth game, against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the left fielder allowed a base hit to roll under his glove.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
Still, every ringing base hit will be duly noted by management that is well aware of Alcantara's potential.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Legacy Charter 8, Wekiva 6 Buzz: Jake Threadgill had a base hit, 2 runs scored and 4 RBIs for Legacy (2-1) while Tyler Strycharz went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs.
—Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
In the fifth game, against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, the left fielder allowed a base hit to roll under his glove.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
Still, every ringing base hit will be duly noted by management that is well aware of Alcantara's potential.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Legacy Charter 8, Wekiva 6 Buzz: Jake Threadgill had a base hit, 2 runs scored and 4 RBIs for Legacy (2-1) while Tyler Strycharz went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs.
—Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Base hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/base%20hit. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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