"Little League home run" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Little League home runs [plural]
Etymology: From such error-filled plays being common at the actual Little League level but rare in professional-level baseball. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Little League home run}} Little League home run (plural Little League home runs)
  1. (baseball) A plate appearance where the batter is able to reach home due to major fielding errors, on a scale not usually seen at that level of play. Wikipedia link: Little League home run Categories (topical): Baseball
    Sense id: en-Little_League_home_run-en-noun-Qg3ciBLY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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