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field
Plural
infields
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the area within the diamond-shaped boundaries formed by the four bases, where the infielders play
The infield is the area of a baseball or softball field that is located near the bases. It includes the space between the pitcher's mound and the four bases, forming a diamond shape. The infield is where the action often takes place, and it is covered by infielders, including the pitcher, catcher, and players at first, second, and shortstop positions.
- The ground ball was fielded cleanly by the shortstop in the infield.
- The pitcher delivered a strike right down the middle of the infield.
- He slid into second base, kicking up dirt on the infield.
- The third baseman made a diving stop in the infield to save a run.
- The baseball rolled to a stop on the infield grass.
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