Baseball Terms

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Across
  1. 3. to touch the runner with the ball to get them out
  2. 6. A hit that allows a batter to safely reach at least first base
  3. 11. the area of the field beyond the infield occupied by outfielders
  4. 12. a hard hit ball that travels in a straight line
  5. 15. the player positioned behind home plate
  6. 16. the raised area where the pitcher stands to throw the ball
  7. 18. a pitch that is too high or wide for the catcher to handle
  8. 19. a segment of play during which each team has a turn to bat
  9. 20. a ball that is hit high into the air
  10. 23. any player who is on base and trying to advance
  11. 24. an illegal motion by the pitcher
Down
  1. 1. a play in which two out are made in one continuous action
  2. 2. a type of pitch thrown at high speed
  3. 4. the area over home player where a pitch must pass to be called a strike
  4. 5. when the batter accumulates three strikes and is out
  5. 7. the player who throws the baseball to the batter
  6. 8. a hit that allows the player to circle all the bases and score
  7. 9. when a runner advances to the next base while the pitcher is throwing
  8. 10. a home run hit with all bases occupied, scoring four runs
  9. 13. a person responsible for training and directing players
  10. 14. when a batter receives four balls and is awarded first base
  11. 17. Slang for home run
  12. 21. a mistake by a fielder that allows a batter or runner to advance
  13. 22. a pitch outside the strike zone that is not swung at