batter's box
Americannoun
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“I say ‘back’ because I just think there’s more intent with him in the batter’s box and a lot less indecisiveness,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
“It’s easy to see the guys in the batter’s box, especially when you come up watching baseball and being fans of these guys,” Klein said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
The Bruins’ success in the batter’s box also has helped raise the tide of a team that could’ve fallen into many pitfalls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 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
Joe, the Saints’ first pitcher, promptly winged an overhand bean ball at Harlan Betchel, who staggered clear of the batter’s box, pointing his bat accusingly at Joe.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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