double play
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Definition
- Noun:
- A defensive baseball play resulting in two outs during a single continuous action: In baseball and softball, a "double play" is a single defensive play in which two offensive players are put out, typically executed by fielders in rapid succession. This is a standard scoring term in baseball statistics.
Usage
- Noun:
- The shortstop started a crucial double play to end the inning.
- Turning a double play requires precise timing and coordination between the fielders.
- A 6-4-3 double play (shortstop to second baseman to first baseman) is very common.
Advanced Usage
- "To turn a double play": This is the standard phrase for successfully executing a double play.
- The second baseman pivoted quickly to turn the double play.
- "Double-play depth": A specific defensive alignment where infielders position themselves to maximize the chance of making a double play.
- With a runner on first, the infield was playing at double-play depth.
Variants and Related Words
- Triple play (n): A rare defensive play resulting in three outs during a single continuous action.
- A triple play is one of the most exciting defensive feats in baseball.
- Force play (n): A situation in baseball where a runner must advance because the batter becomes a runner, which is a common context for a double play.
- The double play was possible because of the force play at second base.
Synonyms
- Twin killing (n, informal): A colloquial synonym for a double play.
- The pitcher was saved by a slick twin killing from the middle infielders.
Related Phrases
- "Grounded into a double play (GIDP)": A statistic charged to a batter who hits a ball that results in a double play.
- The cleanup hitter grounded into a double play, stifling the rally.
- "Rally-killing double play": A term used to describe a double play that ends a scoring threat.
- The rally-killing double play deflated the home crowd's enthusiasm.
Noun
- the act of getting two players out on one play