stolen bases

A form of stolen base — A play where a runner on any base runs to the next base, usually while the pitcher pitches to a batter. Such a runner is liable to be put out if tagged with the ball while not in contact with any base.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of stolen base
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APA

stolen bases. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stolen%20bases

MLA

“stolen bases.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stolen%20bases. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “stolen bases,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stolen%20bases.

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