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Third base
01
terza base, base terza
the base that a baserunner must touch third in order to score a run
Example
He slid into third base just ahead of the throw.
The ball bounced off the bag at third base and into left field.
02
terza base, base di terza
a fielding position in the infield responsible for fielding ground balls, making throws to bases, and defending against bunts
Example
Being at third base involves anticipating plays and positioning oneself to field ground balls.
The player at third base needs to have good instincts for reacting to baserunners and making split-second decisions.
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