hit
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In baseball, a "hit" occurs when a batter strikes the ball and reaches base safely without the benefit of an error or fielder's choice. This is a primary objective for the offense, aiming to advance players around the bases to score runs.12
There are several types of hits:
* Single: Reaching first base.2
* Double: Reaching second base.2
* Triple: Reaching third base.2
* Home Run: Enabling the batter to circle all bases and score a run.2
Hits are categorized by how the ball travels: flies, ground balls, and line drives. A "base hit" is a hit that allows the batter to reach base safely. The success of a batter is often measured by their batting average, which is the ratio of base hits to official times at bat.213
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