comebacker

comebacker
a) A pop fly that falls behind home plate, typically caught by the catcher for an out

Its a combacker past second base for a single.

b) A hard-hit batted ball that travels toward the mound, or between the shortstop and second baseman.

The pitcher fields the comebacker and throws it to first for the out.


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