second base

NOUN

the second step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

WEAK

keystone keystone sack second second bag

Example Sentences

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The ball dropped in, and Turner jogged into second base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

That proved to be the difference when Freeman, with a chance to be the hero, grounded into a double play with the winning run at second base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

When the following batter, Kim, grounded to second base, Rushing threw up his hands and slid away from the base to try and prevent shortstop Willy Adames from completing the double play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The first batter singled, then advanced to second base on a throwing error by shortstop Hyeseong Kim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Well, my walk didn’t matter since I got nailed at second base in a double play.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson