passed ball (Meaning)
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passed ball (n)
a pitch that the catcher should have caught but did not; allows a base runner to advance a base
Synonyms & Antonyms of passed ball
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passed ball Sentence Examples
- The pitcher's awkward delivery led to a passed ball, allowing the runner to advance to second base.
- The catcher's hesitancy to catch the wild pitch resulted in a passed ball, allowing the batter to reach first.
- The umpire called a passed ball when the catcher dropped the ball, giving the runner a free pass to first base.
- The team's poor defense was evident when a passed ball allowed the opposing team to score an unearned run.
- The young catcher was mortified by the passed ball, knowing it had cost his team the game.
- The manager pulled the catcher from the game after a string of passed balls put the team in a precarious position.
- The runner took advantage of the passed ball, stealing second base and putting himself in scoring position.
- The passed ball was a turning point in the game, giving the momentum to the opposing team.
- The catcher's quick reflexes prevented a passed ball, preserving the team's lead.
- The umpire's questionable ruling on a close passed ball sparked controversy among the crowd.
FAQs About the word passed ball
a pitch that the catcher should have caught but did not; allows a base runner to advance a base
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pitcher's awkward delivery led to a passed ball, allowing the runner to advance to second base.
The catcher's hesitancy to catch the wild pitch resulted in a passed ball, allowing the batter to reach first.
The umpire called a passed ball when the catcher dropped the ball, giving the runner a free pass to first base.
The team's poor defense was evident when a passed ball allowed the opposing team to score an unearned run.
