Noun
a pitch that the catcher should have caught but did not; allows a base runner to advance a base
Source: WordNetA passed ball may be scored when a runner on first, second, or third base reaches the next base on a bobble or missed catch by the catcher, or when the batter-runner reaches first base on an uncaught strike three (see also Strikeout ). Source: Internet
A passed ball allowed him to reach second for Danny Riemenschneider who singled in the go-ahead run. Source: Internet
For example, a runner on first base advances to second on a passed ball and the next batter walks. Source: Internet
In other words, an unearned run is one run that would not have been scored without the aid of an error or a passed ball committed by the defense, and an earned run is simply one that is not unearned. Source: Internet
Duke took the lead in the second inning when Joey Loperfido singled, moved to second on a passed ball, took third on a groundout and scored on Max Miller’s two-out single to right field. Source: Internet
During Julie’s at-bat, Ella Wright scored on a passed ball that also allowed Hoffman to advance to third base and Sooter to go to second. Source: Internet