"infield hit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: infield hits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} infield hit (plural infield hits)
  1. (baseball) When a batter reaches base with a ground ball that does not leave the infield or shallow outfield. Categories (topical): Baseball Related terms: ground ball, fly ball, line drive, hit
    Sense id: en-infield_hit-en-noun-3ve78E4k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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