on base

idiom

baseball

: occupying one of the bases (first, second, or third) during a game

There's a runner on base.

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Without those misplays, runners are likely stranded on base, and Aaron Boone never makes the controversial decision to go with Nestor Cortes instead of Tim Hill. —

Ryan Morik, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024 The discount on base fares does not apply to any taxes or fees associated with the ticket. —

Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024 While Ohtani was only one for eight in Games 1 and 2 — plus a walk that put him on base in the seventh inning Saturday — the Dodgers simply would be a different team if they’re forced to play without him. —

Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 After getting their first two batters on base — and having runners on second and third with one out — Los Angeles couldn’t bring anyone home. —

Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on base