infield hit

noun

: a base hit on a ball that does not leave the infield

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Colson Montgomery scored on the infield hit, giving the Sox a 5-4 victory in 11 innings. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 An infield hit loaded the bases with two outs, but Strickland then entered and needed one pitch to Anthony Volpe to get the game-ending grounder. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 June 2025 The Marlins tacked on another run in the third as Sánchez ripped a single up the middle to score Edwards, who reached on an infield hit and stole second. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 An inning later, Jo Adell reached on an infield hit, and then Rengifo belted a two-run homer. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for infield hit

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infield hit was in 1907

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“Infield hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield%20hit. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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