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Force-out
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(baseball) a play where a fielder touches the base with the ball to get an out before the baserunner arrive
Example
The force-out at third base ended the inning with no runs scored.
The shortstop made a quick throw to first base for the force-out.
The pitcher fielded a ground ball and threw to home plate for the force-out.
The second baseman tagged second base for the force-out on the sliding runner.
