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Synonyms

two-base hit

American  
[too-beys] / ˈtuˌbeɪs /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of two-base hit

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

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

Roberts, the Cleveland Indians' fifth-round draft pick, was pulled after Walker's two-base hit down the left-field line made it a six-run game.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2011

In the first inning Snodgrass began with a clean two-base hit into the left field seats but neither Doyle, Becker nor Murray was able to help him across the plate.

From Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 by