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Baseball Slang
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What do we say when there is a player on each base?
Answer
The bases are loaded.
What do we call game in which the pitcher gives up no runs?
Answer
a shut out
What do we often call the third base?
Answer
the hot corner
What do we call a home run when the bases are loaded?
Answer
a grand slam
What do we call a game where the pitcher gives up no hits?
Answer
a no-hitter
What do we say when two players are 'out' in one play?
Answer
a double play
What do we say when three players are 'out' in one play?
Answer
a triple play
What is a player in their first season called?
Answer
a rookie
What are a 'homer', 'four-bagger', 'dip' and 'street shot' all slang terms for?
Answer
a homerun
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Letitia Bradley
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