beanball
/ˈbinˌbɔl/
noun
- A pitch in baseball thrown intentionally at the batter's head.
- Beanballs are dangerous and often lead to bench-clearing brawls.
- The pitcher was ejected from the game after throwing a beanball at the opposing team's star hitter.
- The umpire warned both teams that any beanball would result in an immediate suspension.
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