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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All three strikeouts came in the sixth with two men on base, and he was pumped up.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 July 2025
The National League had two runners on base as Bubic pitched deeper into trouble.
—Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Replay overturned the initial call and deemed Swanson safe to give the Cubs another shot to add on with two runners on base for Busch, who ultimately struck out.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The Pirates put runners on base in each of the first four innings, and broke through with two outs in the fourth.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 July 2025
The National League had two runners on base as Bubic pitched deeper into trouble.
—Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Replay overturned the initial call and deemed Swanson safe to give the Cubs another shot to add on with two runners on base for Busch, who ultimately struck out.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The Pirates put runners on base in each of the first four innings, and broke through with two outs in the fourth.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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“On base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20base. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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