infield

noun

in·field ˈin-ˌfēld

: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate

: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base

also : the players who play these positions

: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

: a field near a farmhouse

Examples of infield in a Sentence

He threw the ball across the infield. The team has one of the best infields in the league.

Recent Examples on the Web In Kyle Gibson, Danny Coulombe, James McCann, Frazier and Aaron Hicks, the Orioles added experience to their rotation, bullpen, catching group, infield and outfield. —

Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2023 With the game close in the eighth, Hinch opted for high-leverage arm Alex Lange, who gave up an infield single and a walk before getting the Tigers to the ninth inning with a groundout to short by Judge. —

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2023 Halloween parties and events to plan for right now Bowie Baysox Fall Festival at Prince George’s Stadium The big Halloween event for the little baseball fan in your life turns the infield at Prince George’s Stadium into a pumpkin patch. —

Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023 Prior to the week of the deadline, the Angels had also made trades for Eduardo Escobar and Mike Moustakas, needing to re-up their infield depth. —

Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2023 Pelayo said the little league has begun paying to maintain the infields. —

Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2023 Second and third, one out, can't get the ball out of the infield, and then didn't get the two-out hit. —

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 30 Aug. 2023 Advertisement How the only hit credited to either member of the most productive offensive partnership in franchise history was an infield single by Freeman in Game 2. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023 The stage is located on the edge of the infield of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racetrack and faces the grandstand. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Oct. 2023 See More

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