: a wrong or unskillful play : error
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Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024
Jones committed two errors in the inning on a pair of misplays in left field that went off his glove.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2024
Dodgers Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow ‘highly unlikely’ to return this season after setback
Sept. 14, 2024
The Dodgers’ defense didn’t offer much help, with misplays and missed opportunities in the field aiding a three-run rally for the Braves (81-67) in the second and a six-run outburst in the sixth.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Nate Pearson in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays — and more deals are expected
Another Seiya Suzuki misplay proves costly in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals as postbreak slump continues
But finding a defensive fit has been a struggle.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
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“Misplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misplay. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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