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going yard
What does going yard mean?
To hit a home run; the 'yard' is folksy slang for the ballpark, so a batter who 'goes yard' clears the fences.
"With two on in the ninth, he went yard to win it."
Origin
American baseball slang, from 'the yard' meaning the ballpark.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'going yard' mean in baseball?
'Going yard' means hitting a home run — clearing the outfield fence for a score.
Why is a home run called 'going yard'?
'The yard' is folksy slang for the ballpark, so a batter who 'goes yard' has hit the ball out of the whole yard.
How do you use 'going yard' in a sentence?
You'd say a slugger 'went yard' when he hit a homer, e.g. 'He went yard twice in the same game.'
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