groundout
noun
ground·out
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌau̇t 
: a play in baseball in which a batter is put out after hitting a ground ball to an infielder
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Duran bounced back with two quick outs, a strikeout and a groundout, though the latter reduced the lead to two runs and allowed both runners to advance into scoring position.
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Matt Strahm gave up two consecutive singles but induced a double play and a groundout to hold off the Marlins.
—Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Later, Witt scored on a soft groundout from Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The Tigers have action in the bullpen. Arkansas 0, Missouri 0 — Middle 1st Inning
Zach Root retired Mizzou 1-2-3 in the first inning with a strikeout, groundout and fly out.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Matt Strahm gave up two consecutive singles but induced a double play and a groundout to hold off the Marlins.
—Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Later, Witt scored on a soft groundout from Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The Tigers have action in the bullpen. Arkansas 0, Missouri 0 — Middle 1st Inning
Zach Root retired Mizzou 1-2-3 in the first inning with a strikeout, groundout and fly out.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Groundout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundout. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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