batting order
Americannoun
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But the Dodgers offense didn’t muster a comeback, as the top of the batting order went down in order with two runners on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
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
England have also confirmed that captain Ben Stokes will swap places in the batting order with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 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
For a moment as he faced the head of the enemy’s batting order, and realized all that depended on him, his head grew dizzy.
From Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball by J. W. Duffield
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