batter's box
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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An unimaginable weight rested on his shoulders when Alfonzo stepped into the batter’s box to a standing ovation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
To a roaring applause, Max Muncy entered the batter’s box, his first plate appearance since a scary collision with the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Rojas tripped getting out of the batter’s box in the second inning, slid hard into home plate in the fifth inning, and was hit as he took a throw at second in the sixth.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
This time, he delivered from the batter’s box instead of the pitcher’s mound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
From the superhero batter’s box came the sound of Jack cracking up.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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