wild pitch
baseball
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A wild pitch in baseball is a pitch that the batter does not hit, but which the catcher cannot control with ordinary effort. This allows a base runner to advance to the next base. It is distinct from a passed ball, which is a pitch that should have been caught by the catcher but was missed, also allowing a runner to advance. Pitching is a crucial part of baseball, involving a duel between the pitcher and the batter.1234
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