safety squeeze play

/ˌseɪfti skwiz pleɪ/
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Definitions of safety squeeze play
  1. noun
    the runner on third base waits to start home until the batter has bunted successfully
    synonyms: safety squeeze
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    type of:
    squeeze play
    a baseball play in which a runner on third base tries to score as the batter bunts the pitch
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