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Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. A double play occurs when two offensive players are ruled out within the same play. It’s often referred to as “a pitcher’s best friend” because it’s twice as helpful toward his cause as any given out.

Detailed explanation-2: -In baseball and softball, a double play (denoted as DP in baseball statistics) is the act of making two outs during the same continuous play. Double plays can occur any time there is at least one baserunner and fewer than two outs.

Detailed explanation-3: -In baseball, a double play (denoted on statistics sheets by DP) is the act of making two outs during the same continuous playing action. In baseball slang, making a double play is referred to as “turning two", or as Ernie Harwell has coined it, “two for the price of one".

Detailed explanation-4: -Total bases refer to the number of bases gained by a batter through his hits. A batter records one total base for a single, two total bases for a double, three total bases for a triple and four total bases for a home run.

Detailed explanation-5: -1-2-3 double play A double play in which the pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws home to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third. The catcher then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. These almost always happen with the bases loaded.