two-base hit

[too-beys] / ˈtuˌbeɪs /

NOUN

baseball hit allowing batter to get to second base

Synonyms

WEAK

double two-bagger two-base shot

Example Sentences

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He allowed two hits at the jump, giving up a leadoff double to Shin-Soo Choo in the first inning and another two-base hit to Nomar Mazara two batters later that allowed Choo to score.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2019

Braun legged out a two-base hit in the eighth inning Tuesday night and felt some discomfort.

From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 2018

Herrera’s run-scoring two-base hit gave the Phillies a 6-5 lead.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2017

Tolbert's double gave the Twins a two-base hit in 29 straight games, extending the longest streak in the majors this season.

From Newsweek • Jun. 17, 2010

It may be either a two-base hit, a three-base hit, or a home run, according as two or three or four bases have been made on the hit without an intervening error.

From Base-Ball How to Become a Player by Ward, John M.