safe hit

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Make a safe hit and bring Jack in,” said Gif Garrison.

From The Rover Boys Under Canvas or The Mystery of the Wrecked Submarine by Stratemeyer, Edward

Following that came a safe hit which took the batter to first and allowed Clink to slide in with the first run.

From The Rover Boys in Business Or, The search for the missing bonds by Stratemeyer, Edward

Rattleton had the utmost confidence in his chum, and he had offered to bet that not one of the first three men up would get a safe hit off him.

From Frank Merriwell at Yale by Standish, Burt L.

One safe hit to the outfield was all they needed, and they sent a pinch-hitter to the bat to bring in the fellows that were dancing about on the bases.

From Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by Duffield, J. W.

Mullin of Detroit and Hamilton of St. Louis added their names to the list of hurlers who have held opponents without a safe hit in nine innings.

From Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 by