two-base hit

[ too-beys ]

noun

, Baseball.

1. a base hit that enables a batter to reach second base safely.

Word History and Origins

Origin of two-base hit¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Needing a two-base hit to become the first starting pitcher to hit for the cycle, Ohtani grounded into a forceout in the seventh and singled in the ninth.

From Washington Times

He led off the game with a double and scored on Franco’s two-base hit.

From Seattle Times

New York slugger Aaron Judge doubled leading off the fourth and scored on Stanton’s two-base hit.

From Seattle Times

Red Sox manager Alex Cora asked for a replay review, which upheld the two-base hit, putting runners at second and third.

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Times