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hit a fly ball [2 records]

Record 1 2004-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baseball and Softball
CONT

If there's a man on third with less than 2 out, hit a fly ball to get him home.

OBS

fly ball: a ball that is hit into the air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Baseball et softball

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baseball and Softball
DEF

To hit a ball in the air that is caught.

CONT

A perfect game occurs when a pitcher faces 27 batters and none of them get on base. They all strike out, fly out or are tagged out while getting to first base.

Key term(s)
  • hit a fly ball
  • hit a fly
  • fly

French

Domaine(s)
  • Baseball et softball

Spanish

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