Triple Play
Three outs on the same play
Example
Wow, a triple play bailed them out of that jam and they still lead by 1 run
Related Slang
| Double play | Two outs on the same play |
| Around the horn | Double play from third to second to first base |
| Baltimore Chop | Baseball hit that takes a large hop over an infielder |
| Line drive | Hard hit baseball in the air |
| Mash | To hit a baseball well |
| SS | Shortstop |
| 3B | Third base |
| 2B | Second base |
| 1B | First base |
| MLB | Major League Baseball |
| Grounder | A baseball hit on the ground |
| Cycle | Single, double, triple, and home run |
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A term used in baseball and softball to describe a play where three outs are recorded.
There are a variety of triple plays that can happen in baseball, but the most common way is when there is a runner on first, second, and third base because there is a force out at each base, which increases the chances for more outs. Triple plays are a lot less common than double plays because there has to be 0 outs, at least two runners on the bases, a well placed hit ball, and good defense since there is less room for error.