wild pitch

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Noun wild pitch has 1 sense

wild pitch - an errant pitch that the catcher cannot be expected to catch and that allows a base runner to advance a base
--₁ is a kind of pitch, delivery

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Wild Pitch

Definition:

A "wild pitch" refers to an errant throw by a pitcher in baseball, which is not caught by the catcher and allows the baserunners to advance. It is scored as a separate statistic, indicating a lack of control.

In a broader sense, "wild pitch" can also mean an unpredictable or uncontrolled action or event.

Examples:

The rookie pitcher made a wild pitch, allowing the runner on third base to score.
His unpredictable behavior is like a wild pitch, making it hard to anticipate his next move.

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