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  2. Glossary of baseball terms - Wikipedia

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    To deliberately bat the ball weakly to a particular spot on the infield by holding the bat nearly still, with one hand behind the sweet spot (q.v. under bat) and letting the ball hit it. Typically, a bunt is used to advance other runners and is then referred to as a sacrifice or a sacrifice hit or a sacrifice bunt .

  3. Hand injury - Wikipedia

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    Most hand injuries are minor and can heal without difficulty. However, any time the hand or finger is cut, crushed or the pain is ongoing, it is best to see a physician. Hand injuries when not treated on time can result in long term morbidity. [6] Simple hand injuries do not typically require antibiotics as they do not change the chance of ...

  4. Glossary of English-language idioms derived from baseball

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    "In the (right) ballpark", meaning "within reasonable bounds" dates to 1968. A "ballpark figure" or "ballpark estimate", one that is reasonably accurate, dates to at least 1957. [1] [2] The meaning of "out of the ball park" is to hit a home run; its non-baseball equivalent is to do something well or exactly as it should be done. [3]

  5. List of English words of Hindi or Urdu origin - Wikipedia

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    from Hindi पश्मीना, Urdu پشمينه, ultimately from Persian پشمينه. Punch from Hindi and Urdu panch پانچ, meaning "five". The drink was originally made with five ingredients: alcohol, sugar, lemon, water, and tea or spices. [15] [16] The original drink was named paantsch. Pundit

  6. Cubs pitcher Colten Brewer fractures non-pitching hand after ...

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    In 2/3 of an inning, Brewer allowed three runs (one earned), two hits and two walks. That pushed his season ERA up to 5.66 with 24 hits allowed and 22 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings.

  7. Bloody knuckles - Wikipedia

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    For example, in the card game, the winner strikes the loser's hand with the deck of cards. [3] [4] One of the most famous nonsanctioned playground games is bloody knuckles...a simple game that tests your speed, your strength, and most important, your tolerance for pain. Two kids stand facing each other with knuckles touching.

  8. Checked swing - Wikipedia

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    A checked swing, sometimes also referred to as a check-swing or check swing, is a type of motion in baseball made by a batter. A checked swing is not an official term or call in baseball, such as a strike or ball, but is a common phrase used by commentators, fans, players, etc. to describe a situation in which a batter starts to swing the bat ...

  9. Bat flip - Wikipedia

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    A baseball bat rotating in the air as the result of a bat flip. In baseball, a bat flip is the throwing of a baseball bat in such a way that it rotates several times before landing. It is typically done by a batter to show off after hitting a home run.