Translation guide
In baseball, a defensive play where two outs are recorded in one continuous action. The most common type is a ground ball that leads to a force out at second base and a throw to first base.
The standard baseball term for a double play.
The most common and direct loanword from English, used in all contexts.
彼はダブルプレーを完成させた。
He completed a double play.
Formal or written term, often used in statistics and official records.
Slang abbreviation of 'get two' (outs), used casually among players and fans.
ダブルプレー is the everyday term. 併殺 is more formal and often appears in written summaries or statistics. In casual conversation, ゲッツー is sometimes used.
ダブルプレーでチェンジ。
Double play, change sides.
併殺打を打ってしまった。
I hit into a double play.
この試合で3つの併殺があった。
There were three double plays in this game.
ゲッツーでピンチを脱した。
They got out of the jam with a double play.