on base
idiom
baseball
: occupying one of the bases (first, second, or third) during a game
There's a runner on base.
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But with the outcome still in doubt, Tingler wanted to ask what happened in case Martin found his way back on base before the game ended.
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
His fielding error put Gasper on base rather than ending the inning.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers were 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine runners on base.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Royals were efficient as the Guardians left seven men on base.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
His fielding error put Gasper on base rather than ending the inning.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers were 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine runners on base.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
The Royals were efficient as the Guardians left seven men on base.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
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“On base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20base. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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