triple play
Three outs simultaneously
A triple play is a defensive play in baseball that records three outs on a single action—the rarest and most exciting defensive feat in the game.
The term extends to any move that accomplishes three objectives at once: The merger was a triple play: it eliminated a competitor, acquired new technology, and expanded market share.
Baseball game segment
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- second baseMiddle infield bag
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
- third baseInfield position near home
pitcher · catcher · outfield · ground ball · unassisted · force out · tag out · base runner
Art of choosing moments
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- executionCompleting a planned task
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
positioning · anticipation · reflexes · instinct · communication · practice · drill · sequence
Mythical one-horned horse
- blue moonUncommon lunar event
- once-in-a-lifetimeOccurring only one time ever
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
lightning strike · hole-in-one · perfect game · no-hitter · grand slam · hat trick · lottery win · eclipse
Act of obtaining something
- mergerCorporate combination
- dealAgreement or distribution
- trifectaOrdered top-three wager
- bundleGathered items tied together
package · synergy · diversification · portfolio · strategy · leverage · market share · consolidation
inning
Baseball game segment
- shortstopInfield position, number six
- second baseMiddle infield bag
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
third base · pitcher · catcher · outfield · ground ball · unassisted · force out · tag out · base runner · lineup
timing
Art of choosing moments
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- executionCompleting a planned task
- teamworkJoint effort toward shared aim
synchronization · positioning · anticipation · reflexes · instinct · communication · practice · drill · sequence · seamless
unicorn
Mythical one-horned horse
- blue moonUncommon lunar event
- once-in-a-lifetimeOccurring only one time ever
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
miracle · lightning strike · hole-in-one · perfect game · no-hitter · grand slam · hat trick · lottery win · eclipse · shooting star
acquisition
Act of obtaining something
bundle · package · synergy · diversification · portfolio · strategy · leverage · market share · consolidation · competitive advantage
- baseball tacticshit and run, double steal, pickoff, steal, sacrifice bunt
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
- telecomwireless, cellular, telecommunications, carriers, telephone
- sports slangalley-oop, buzzer beater, clutch, dunk, slam dunk
- threestrio, triad, triplet, trinity, trilogy
- MLBbaseball, Yankees, Red Sox, Cardinals, Giants
triple playerror
Fault in communication
single out · wild pitch · passed ball · fielder's choice · double play
triple playgrand slam
Winning every trick
three-run homer · inside-the-park home run · rally · walk-off hit · cycle