batter's box
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“At one point, I thought he was going to go into the batter’s box, see what was going on,” Orioles manager Craig Albernaz told reporters following his team’s 8-5 victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
As Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box for the first time, he was greeted by a smattering of boos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 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
But instead of proverbial smoke rising above Citi Field, Tucker, who turns 29 on Saturday, will land in Chavez Ravine’s batter’s box — the latest marquee free-agent signing by the two-time defending World Series champions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
He scratched out a footing in the batter’s box, cocked the bat on his shoulder, and stared at McNab.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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