SportsAugust 27, 2026

blooped

BLUPT

Definition

To hit a baseball with a light, looping trajectory that falls just beyond the reach of the infielders but in front of the outfielders.

Etymology

Originating in American English in the early 20th century, 'bloop' is an imitative or echoic formation designed to capture the soft, hollow sound and trajectory of a weakly hit ball.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how Church hit a weak, shallow fly ball that scored two runs, highlighting the Cardinals' effective scoring rally.

Orioles outlast Cardinals after blowing early 7-run lead

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