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What is Stolen base in Baseball?

A base gained by a runner who sprints to the next base during the pitch and beats the catcher's throw. Caught stealing — being tagged out on the attempt — is the costly flip side.

Example: He stole second on a 3-2 count to get into scoring position.

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