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TRIPLE JEU [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baseball and Softball
DEF

The putout of three offensive players on the same play, usually two runners and the batter getting to the first base, after the ball is put into play with a base hit.

OBS

Most triple plays occur on liners or grounders to the infield, the ball being intercepted by an infielder to catch two runners off the second and third bases or in-between two bases, or put them out while attempting to reach the next base, and then throwing the ball to the first base to put the batter out.

Key term(s)
  • triple plays

French

Domaine(s)
  • Baseball et softball
DEF

Exploit défensif permettant, sur un même jeu, le retrait de trois joueurs offensifs.

Key term(s)
  • triplet

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Béisbol y softball
Key term(s)
  • jugadas triples
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