wild pitch
A 'wild pitch' is a baseball term referring to an errant throw by the pitcher that allows runners to advance.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(sports, technical)A pitch thrown so erratically that the catcher cannot catch or control it, allowing runners to advance.
Example
- The wild pitch allowed the runner on third base to score.
- He threw a wild pitch, and the ball sailed past the catcher.
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