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line drive

NOUN
baseball hit that is straight
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George Springer's sharp line drive reduced the deficit, but Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto kept the hosts in check, giving up just that one run in six innings pitched.

From BBC

Nick Castellanos roped a line drive just inside the third-base line in the next at-bat, doubling home Kepler to open the scoring.

From Los Angeles Times

That came with one out in the fourth, when his line drive to center field scored Muncy from first to tie the score, 2-2.

From Los Angeles Times

Alexis Díaz started the inning by hitting a batter, then gave up a double to Laureano on a line drive to center.

From Los Angeles Times

After walking Will Smith to put the tying run at second, he retired Muncy on a line drive to right to end the night.

From Los Angeles Times