charging the mound
In baseball, 'charging the mound' occurs when a batter aggressively approaches the pitcher's mound, often due to a perceived grievance.
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Definition
C1Baseball
(informal, sport)When a batter runs towards the pitcher, usually after being hit by a pitch, often leading to a physical confrontation.
Example
- After being struck by the fastball, the batter dropped his bat and started charging the mound.
- Charging the mound is frowned upon and can result in severe penalties.
Similar
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