<i>He hit .355 this year.<br/>He hit a homerun in the nineth inning.</i><br/><br/>I know they may be correct.<br/>How about:<br/><br/><i>He made a hit in the nineth inning.</i><br/><br/>If it's correct, by what else words can replace <i>'made'</i>?<br/><br/>Thanks<br/>LiJ