Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In base-ball, the act of running from base to base.
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Examples
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Jackie Robinson honed base-running skills as the dodge ball champion of his Pasadena neighborhood park.
Michael J. Critelli: Playing With What You've Got Michael J. Critelli 2011
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The answer was best summed up by "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry, the first baseman who came to symbolize that season with his bumbling defensive play and base-running blunders.
For the Mets, It Could Be Worse Brian Costa 2011
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Presenting problems to the Pinstripes with great defense, aggressive base-running and timely hitting, I prayed things would be different this time around.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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And way back in 1908, New York Giants player Fred Merkle cost his team the pennant when he made a base-running gaffe in a game against the Chicago Cubs.
Dave Astor: The "Goats" in Pro Sports Deserve Better Dave Astor 2011
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During spring training, Mr. Manuel put Mr. Hale in charge of tidying up the Mets 'base-running and infield defense, areas of weakness that led to the team's 70-92 record in 2009.
Next for Alderson and Mets: Hiring a Manager Mike Sielski 2010
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Brothers bonded together in grief and inspiration, the Angels, already an aggressive base-running unit, were infused with even more urgency; no team in Major League Baseball went from first-to-third or second-to-home more than the 127 times the Angels did so in 2009.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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Not only did they witness a remarkable feat of batting power, base-running speed, hitting prowess and great fortune, they avoided a four-game sweep with a huge 8-5 victory.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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It was strange seeing an Angels game sans the first-to-third dashes, stolen bases or the aggressive base-running high jinks that usually drove the Yankees crazy.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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That Friday night, the Yankees blended their newfound base-running aggression with old standbys, good pitching and power hitting, to defeat the struggling Red Sox 9-5.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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And way back in 1908, New York Giants player Fred Merkle cost his team the pennant when he made a base-running gaffe in a game against the Chicago Cubs.
Dave Astor: The "Goats" in Pro Sports Deserve Better Dave Astor 2011
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