How to Use third base in a Sentence

third base

noun
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  • The Reds will give Spencer Steer a long look at third base, Bell said.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Still, the Tigers had runners on second and third base.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2022
  • The Rendon who showed up at the plate in two at-bats and at third base was still a work in progress.
    — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Ohtani was closing in on third base by the time J.P. Crawford got the throw from Winker.
    — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Jeter Downs took the start at third base in the absence of Story and Arroyo.
    — Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022
  • Emmanuel Rivera got the start at third base in Rojas’ place.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2022
  • In the fifth inning, Greene flew out to left field and stranded a runner at third base.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 19 Aug. 2023
  • While the Royals tried him at third base, Witt found his spot at shortstop.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The 28-year-old flexed his muscles and pumped up his teammates in the dugout while rounding third base.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2022
  • Harper marched down the third base line and continued to shout at the umpire.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Sale got up from the ground and walked toward the third base dugout, holding his crooked digit aloft for all the world to see.
    — Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2022
  • Dominguez couldn't find his feel with the ball as the rain picked up, puddles formed near third base and the infield dirt turned to mush.
    — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Dominguez couldn’t find his feel with the ball as the rain picked up, puddles formed near third base and the infield dirt turned to mush.
    — Dan Gelston, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Jorge Mateo then rolled a grounder just inside the third base line, for a double.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Well, Texas has to figure out what to do at third base without Josh Jung for six weeks.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2023
  • George Springer sent a hard grounder down the third base line with Guerrero headed to second.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2023
  • In Peterson’s absence, Luis Urías will get the bulk of the playing time at third base.
    — Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 23 July 2022
  • But Diaz grounded to third base to end the 4 hour, 34-minute struggle.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Noelvi Marte, acquired in the Luis Castillo trade from Seattle, went 1-for-5 and played third base.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2022
  • In the fourth, Josh Donaldson hit a hard grounder to Arenado at third base.
    — Warren Mayes, ajc, 7 Aug. 2022
  • Franklin’s rising senior wasted no time, placing a bunt down the third base line on the first pitch.
    — Aj Traub, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022
  • Jose Ramirez entered the game in the third inning at third base for starter Rafael Devers.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 19 July 2022
  • The runner advanced to third base on a wild pitch and scored on ex-Tiger Josh Lester's single, putting the Orioles ahead 8-5.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The error occurred with two outs and allowed Zach McKinstry to score from third base.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2023
  • Beltre, a four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glover, played 2,759 games at third base, second on the lifetime list.
    — Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The game ended with Freeman on third base after a leadoff double in the ninth.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2022
  • As Martinez advanced to third base, Senzel laid flat on his back, writhing in pain.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2022
  • He has been nominated for a Gold Glove Award at third base.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Marte, one of the headliners in the Luis Castillo trade with Seattle, moved from shortstop to third base last fall.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Tony Gwynn hired Martinez as a third base/infield coach in July 2005.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2023

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