on base
idiom
baseball
: occupying one of the bases (first, second, or third) during a game
There's a runner on base.
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With two runners on base and two outs in the first inning, Juan Soto misplayed a fly ball in right field, leading to two runs.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The temperature on base at the time exceeded 91 degrees.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
In total, the Red Sox left 10 men on base in a frustrating final meeting with their American League East rivals, who bested them 7-3 to avoid being swept at Steinbrenner Field.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
That ended up not being an issue, as middle relievers filled out the duration of Thursday’s game and the Padres got just two men on base over the final six innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The temperature on base at the time exceeded 91 degrees.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
In total, the Red Sox left 10 men on base in a frustrating final meeting with their American League East rivals, who bested them 7-3 to avoid being swept at Steinbrenner Field.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
That ended up not being an issue, as middle relievers filled out the duration of Thursday’s game and the Padres got just two men on base over the final six innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
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“On base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20base. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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