beanball

[US]/biːnˈbɔːl/
[UK]/beenˈbɑːl/

Translation

n.a ball pitched deliberately at a batter's head.
v.to pitch a ball at a batter's head.
Word Forms
Pluralbeanballs

Phrases & Collocations

throw a beanball

beanball pitch

beanball strategy

claim beanball interference

beanball plunked him

beanball controversy

Example Sentences

the pitcher threw a beanball at the batter.

he was ejected for throwing a beanball.

beanballs can escalate tensions in a game.

the coach warned his players against beanballs.

fans were outraged after the beanball incident.

he received a suspension for his beanball tactics.

the beanball was a clear attempt to intimidate.

players often retaliate with beanballs.

some fans enjoy the drama of beanballs.

beanballs are part of the game's history.

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