third base
noun
1
: the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
2
: the player position for defending the area around third base
third baseman
noun
Examples of third base in a Sentence
a runner on third base
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The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Moments earlier, third base coach Quintin Berry tested Bowen’s arm and accuracy on Michael Busch’s fly ball to shallow left field.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
And, speaking of wild, each team had a Max Muncy playing third base and batting seventh.
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Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Kuroda-Grauer is also known for his defense at shortstop, second base and third base, something Kotsay noted as a strength ahead of Monday’s game against the Dodgers.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Moments earlier, third base coach Quintin Berry tested Bowen’s arm and accuracy on Michael Busch’s fly ball to shallow left field.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
And, speaking of wild, each team had a Max Muncy playing third base and batting seventh.
—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Kuroda-Grauer is also known for his defense at shortstop, second base and third base, something Kotsay noted as a strength ahead of Monday’s game against the Dodgers.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for third base
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“Third base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third%20base. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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