Synonyms for third base
third base

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1. third base, thirdnoun

   the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

   "he was cut down on a close play at third"

   Synonyms:
   tierce, third, one-third, third gear

2. third base, thirdnoun

   the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

   "he is playing third"

   Synonyms:
   tierce, third, one-third, third gear

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1. Addison Russell:

   No, it's a crucial part in the game, I think, we're trying to push runs across the board. We got a guy on third base ... we're down one and it's less than two outs. That right there changed the ballgame.

2. Jerry Coleman:

   Edwards missed getting Stearns at third base by an eyeball.

3. Addison Russell:

   Joe has a good understanding about what's going on in the game and what needs to be done, he relays the signs to Jonesy (third base coach Gary Jones). We try to execute it, try to get that bunt down or move that guy over. That's just A, B, C baseball.

4. La Russa:

   That's just sportsmanship, respect for the game, respect for your opponent, he made a mistake, so there will be a consequence that he has to endure here within our family. But it won't happen again because (third base coach Joe McEwing) will be on the lookout and I will be too, and we'll go running in front of the pitcher if we have to.

5. Barry Switzer:

   Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple.