safe hit
Example Sentences
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One safe hit to the outfield was all they needed, and they sent a pinch-hitter to the bat to bring in the fellows that were dancing about on the bases.
From Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by Duffield, J. W.
Fred Rover was at the bat, and he managed to make a safe hit.
From The Rover Boys Under Canvas or The Mystery of the Wrecked Submarine by Stratemeyer, Edward
The shaken and bruised players recovered and resumed play in a short time, and another safe hit and an out sent two more of the Pilgrims scurrying across the plate.
From Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Fullerton, Hugh S.
Following that came a safe hit which took the batter to first and allowed Clink to slide in with the first run.
From The Rover Boys in Business Or, The search for the missing bonds by Stratemeyer, Edward
Their only safe hit was made by Ray Demmitt, the Tiger discard, who has not yet worn a Sox uniform long enough to forget the first use for a baseball bat.
From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)