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- noun Alternative form of
double play .
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Examples
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The Yankees' lefty pitched a quick, scoreless fifth, giving up a leadoff walk to Derek Norris but erasing him by inducing a 5-4-3 double-play by Jeff Frazier.
Live blog: Nationals at Yankees, Steinbrenner Field, Tampa 2011
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End 5, 3:00: Craig Stammen gave up a walk and a single, but escaped the fifth with a 6-4-3 double-play off the bat of Eduardo Nunez.
Live blog: Nationals at Yankees, Steinbrenner Field, Tampa 2011
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A bungled double-play ball by Daniel Murphy at second base and two misplayed fly balls in the outfield likely cost the Mets a victory in Game 1.
How Many Ways to Lose? Brian Costa 2011
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But Marrero redeemed himself by fielding Curtis Granderson's hot smash to his right and starting a 3-6-3 double-play to end the inning.
Live blog: Nationals at Yankees, Steinbrenner Field, Tampa 2011
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Different Tactics Overseas Here are three Japanese middle-infielders that were injured in the major-leagues while trying to turn a double-play at second base.
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Every time they did, Garcia got a double-play ball or a strikeout to escape from danger, earning a standing ovation when he left after 6 2/3 innings having given up only one run.
Yanks Smack Cleveland Again Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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They were there to see Mariano Rivera take a crack at his 602nd career save, and the double-play meant Rivera would get that chance.
Rivera Makes His Closing Argument Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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After a single from Pujols, Matt Holliday hit what looked like a sure double-play ball to shortstop Elvis Andrus .
Pujols Hits Three Homers in Cards' Rout Matthew Futterman 2011
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Earlier in the night, outfielder Andruw Jones raised eyebrows when he dawdled heading to first base on a double-play ball to short.
Nova Twirls a Gem, Yanks Hang On To Beat Reds Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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Throwing to catcher Derek Norris, Hernandez faced the minimum 12 batters, striking out three and allowing one hard single, but erasing the baserunner with a double-play.
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