What "double play" means in baseball

A double play in baseball is a defensive play that results in two outs being recorded during the same play. This can happen in several ways, but the most common scenario involves the defense getting a ground ball with a runner on first base, and then the infielders make two consecutive outs by getting the batter out and then throwing to second base to force out the runner who was initially on first. When executed correctly, it can be a crucial momentum-shifting play for the team on defense.