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Caught stealing
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(baseball) a baserunner being tagged out while attempting to steal a base
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Example
The pitcher's pick-off move resulted in a crucial caught stealing at first base.
The baserunner's aggressive attempt led to a caught stealing, ending the inning.
The catcher made a perfect throw to get the runner and recorded a caught stealing.
The speedy runner was hesitant to attempt a steal after witnessing several caught stealings earlier in the game.
His attempt to steal second ended in a caught stealing after a quick tag by the shortstop.
