Puzzle #323 · April 20, 2026
line drive
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Every day one two-word expression or compound word used in American English.
In baseball, a line drive is a batted ball hit in a straight line with high velocity and low arc, traveling parallel to the ground like a rope. Line drives are dangerous for fielders because they travel fast and unpredictably. A line drive caught in the air is an automatic out, making them high-risk hits. Statistics distinguish line drives (hits that stay within the infield) from fly balls (higher trajectories) because they have different outcomes. Statistics show line drives have the highest hit rate—when batters hit line drives, they're more likely to get hits than any other ball type. However, the risk-reward of line drives remains debated among hitting coaches.
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- Puzzle #323 on April 20, 2026
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