Word info

double steal

Noun

Meaning

(baseball) 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.

(baseball) The successful completion of a double steal.
This pair have seven double steals this season.

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Examples

A stolen base would be awarded to runners who successfully stole second base as a part of a double steal with a man on third, if the other runner failed to steal home, but instead was able to return safely to third base. Source: Internet

After doubling, Rosman scored again in the fourth on a double steal to make it 5-0. Source: Internet

Two batters later, Lexi Hobbs also singled and Greifzu scored on a double steal attempt to break up the shutout. Source: Internet

They became one of the most successful double steal pairings in baseball history. Source: Internet

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