squeeze play Synonyms

squeeze play Meaning

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squeeze play (n)

an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch

squeeze play Sentence Examples

  1. The pitcher's squeeze play caught the runners off guard, resulting in a surprising double play.
  2. The coach called for a squeeze play with the bases loaded, aiming to push home the winning run.
  3. The batter executed the squeeze play perfectly, softly hitting the ball just inside the infield to score the runner from third.
  4. The catcher's quick reflexes prevented the squeeze play, catching the batter's bunt out of the air.
  5. The squeeze play was a risky gamble that ultimately paid off, giving the team a hard-fought victory.
  6. The announcer's voice crackled with excitement as he described the daring squeeze play that clinched the game.
  7. The pitcher feigned a squeeze play, then threw a wild pitch, allowing the runner to steal home.
  8. The squeeze play was thwarted by an alert fielder, who fielded the ground ball and threw out the runner at home.
  9. The team's squeeze play strategy was a well-rehearsed tactic that had brought them success in previous games.
  10. The squeeze play was a desperate attempt to break the scoreless tie, but it ultimately failed.

FAQs About the word squeeze play

an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power, a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as th

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approval, agreement, agreement, consent, consent,approval, permission, permission,reason, persuasion

The pitcher's squeeze play caught the runners off guard, resulting in a surprising double play.

The coach called for a squeeze play with the bases loaded, aiming to push home the winning run.

The batter executed the squeeze play perfectly, softly hitting the ball just inside the infield to score the runner from third.

The catcher's quick reflexes prevented the squeeze play, catching the batter's bunt out of the air.