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noun in·field \ ˈin-ˌfēld \

Definition of infield

1 :a field near a farmhouse

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

b :the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base; also :the players who play these positions

3 :the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track

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

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Right-hander Michael Lorenzen took over for the seventh, and gave up a tough-luck infield hit to start things off.

— zach buchanan, Cincinnati.com, "Reds Recap: Castillo keeps Cubs offense in check," 15 Aug. 2017
Things are much less settled in the infield, the starting rotation, and now the bullpen.

— bob brookover, Philly.com, "Streaking Phillies still unsettled after trade deadline," 31 July 2017
The infield was playing in to cut down the run at home.

— rustin dodd, kansascity, "Royals’ nine-game winning streak ends in 9-8 loss to Red Sox," 29 July 2017
Just prior to Stanton’s home run, Dee Gordon appeared to have reached base on an infield single to lead off the game.

— andre c. fernandez, miamiherald, "Phillies outlast Marlins despite another Giancarlo Stanton blast," 18 July 2017
Of the 15 outs Wojciechowski allowed, seven were on infield popups, tied for the most by any starter this season, according to MLB.com’s Statcast.

— c. trent rosecrans, The Courier-Journal, "Cincinnati Reds recap: Washington Nationals complete sweep with 6-1 win," 17 July 2017
The last time a Reds pitcher had seven infield pop-ups when Bronson Arroyo had seven in 7 innings against the Brewers on June 26, 2012.

— c. trent rosecrans, The Courier-Journal, "Cincinnati Reds recap: Washington Nationals complete sweep with 6-1 win," 17 July 2017
Duffy stranded him at third, coaxing a ground ball with the infield in, a shallow fly to left field and foul pop to third base.

— rustin dodd, kansascity, "Royals waste gem from Danny Duffy, lose 12th straight to the Rangers," 15 July 2017
Skoraczewski, batting ninth in the order, provided the Mustangs with some insurance in the seventh on an infield single that scored Noah Miller for a 3-1 advantage.

— pat disabato, Daily Southtown, "Mike Skoraczewski turns on speed as St. Rita takes down Brother Rice," 11 July 2017

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Definition of infield for English Language Learners

: the part of a baseball field that includes the area within and around the three bases and home plate
: the part of a cricket field that is close to the wickets
: the players who are positioned in the infield

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noun in·field \ ˈin-ˌfēld \

Definition of infield for Students

1 :the diamond-shaped part of a baseball field inside the bases and home plate

2 :the players in the infield

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