wild pitch

[wahyld pich] / ˈwaɪld ˈpɪtʃ /

NOUN

baseball throw outside reasonable area

Synonyms

WEAK

erratic pitch erratic throw wild throw

Example Sentences

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Evans ran to third on a wild pitch, but Tinsley worked out of the jam with a groundout that she fielded herself and a lineout to Aleena Garcia at shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

A wild pitch from McLean left Venezuela with runners on second and third base and on the next pitch Kansas City Royals slugger Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly allowed Perez to score.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

George Springer led off with a base hit, was bunted over to second base and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Tatis advanced to second base on a 98.3-mph wild pitch and third on a single that Arraiz hit off a 98-mph sinker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Maria's charming voice and personal fascination held the public spellbound, and raised the delight of opera-goers to a wild pitch of enthusiasm.

From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry C.