double steal

noun — 2 senses

double steal

noun
1

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A situation in which two baserunners attempt to steal a base simultaneously. This is usually called by the manager when there are runners on first base and second base.

  • The team is known to try the double steal because it has so many speedsters.
2

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The successful completion of a double steal.

  • This pair have seven double steals this season.

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