A defensive play that produces two outs on the same play Most often occurs on a ground ball when a base runner coming from first base is forced out at second base, then the batter/runner is forced out at first base Also called a twin killing
A defensive play that gets two players out on the same play This usually occurs when there is a player on first and the ball is thrown from the fielder to second (shortstop or second baseman covers) and quickly to first to get both base runners out Also frequently occurs when the batter hits a line-drive and the defensive player catches the ball (1 out) and throws the ball to the offensive players base, and beats them back (2nd out)
The act of getting two runners out on one play For example, a runner is forced out at second base and then the ball is thrown to first in time to beat the batter and get him out
A play in which two players are put out. the action of making two runners in a game of baseball have to leave the field by throwing the ball quickly from one base to another before the runners reach either one