Examples of triple play in a Sentence
The batter hit into a triple play.
They turned a triple play in the first inning.
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In Tempe, the Angels nearly turned a triple play, but ended up with just one out.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The strange triple play might have revealed a few important truths for the Giants.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Cubs ran themselves into a triple play in the first inning Sunday against the San Francisco Giants.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
His prowess as a songwriter has brought him five CMA triple play awards, each for penning three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The strange triple play might have revealed a few important truths for the Giants.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Cubs ran themselves into a triple play in the first inning Sunday against the San Francisco Giants.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
His prowess as a songwriter has brought him five CMA triple play awards, each for penning three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for triple play
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“Triple play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20play. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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