: a wrong or unskillful play : error
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The latter would have been difficult to believe in the third inning, when the Padres gave away two runs on a series of misplays.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The misplay resulted in some boos for the shortstop, who has taken a step back defensively this season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
The tantrum wasn’t aimed at anyone in particular, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said – though the Dodgers made multiple misplays defensively behind Kershaw.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
An outfield misplay allowed an unearned run to score from second.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The misplay resulted in some boos for the shortstop, who has taken a step back defensively this season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
The tantrum wasn’t aimed at anyone in particular, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said – though the Dodgers made multiple misplays defensively behind Kershaw.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
An outfield misplay allowed an unearned run to score from second.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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“Misplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misplay. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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