first base (Meaning)
first base (n)
the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
the initial stage in accomplishing something
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first base Sentence Examples
- The runner dashed to first base after hitting a line drive.
- The first baseman caught the ball and stepped on first base to force out the runner.
- The coach instructed the batter to take a first-base lead.
- The pitcher threw wildly, allowing the batter to reach first base on a walk.
- The team's strategy was to get the first base runner into scoring position.
- The runner on first base stole second base when the pitcher was caught napping.
- The infielder fumbled the ground ball, giving the batter a free pass to first base.
- The first baseman scooped up the low throw and threw to second base to turn a double play.
- With a runner on first base, the batter hit into a fielder's choice to advance the runner.
- The umpire called the runner safe at first base after a close play at the bag.
FAQs About the word first base
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The runner dashed to first base after hitting a line drive.
The first baseman caught the ball and stepped on first base to force out the runner.
The coach instructed the batter to take a first-base lead.
The pitcher threw wildly, allowing the batter to reach first base on a walk.
