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TWO-BAGGER [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Baseball and Softball
DEF

The play when a batter reaches the second base safely after hitting the ball in fair territory and no error is committed in the field.

OBS

Since each of the bases are marked by a "cushion" or "bag", the expressions "one-bagger", "two-bagger" and "three-bagger" are respectively used to mean a "single", a "double" and a "triple".

OBS

Seen on the board during a Montréal Expos baseball game at the Stade olympique, on Sptember 15, 2002: "b - two-base hit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Baseball et softball
DEF

Jeu au cours duquel un frappeur frappe la balle en lieu sûr et atteint le deuxième but sans être retiré et sans qu'une erreur ne soit commise.

OBS

Le terme «double» se dit à la fois du jeu (être retiré sur un double) et de son résultat (frapper un double à sa première présence au bâton).

OBS

Affiché au tableau au cours d'un match de baseball des Expos de Montréal au Stade olympique, le 15 septembre 2002 : 2B - coup de deux buts.

PHR

Frapper un double; frapper deux doubles dans un match.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Béisbol y softball
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