batting order
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For the memorial game, the Feeneys had reverted to their old batting order, so after Greenberg, the lineup would be wholly composed of Feeney elders.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
The Dodgers dropped outfielder Kyle Tucker to sixth in the lineup Friday, in a batting order Roberts said was designed to combat Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“Sustainability comes way down the batting order behind factors like style, price and comfort,” said Neil Saunders, a managing director of research firm GlobalData.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
England boast a wealth of explosive talent at the top of the batting order, with Buttler, Phil Salt and Ben Duckett all options as openers at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
They changed their batting order, put in some substitutes, and Hiram used strong language to Frank.
From Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner by Chadwick, Lester
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