intentional walk
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intentional walk
noun intentional walks
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The intentional pitching of four balls (bad pitches), or of a fourth ball, in order to give the batter a walk (for example, so as to avoid the risk of a home run).
Jones was given an intentional walk in order to face Smith.
Similar: intentional base on balls
verb intentional walks · intentional walking · intentional walked
- To intentionally walk; to give a batter an intentional walk.
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noun (baseball)
| Español | base por bolas intencionada |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 고의사구 gouisagu |
| 日本語 | 故意四球 koi shikyū, 敬遠 keien |
| Français | but-sur-balles intentionnel, base-sur-balles intentionnel |
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