- a variation of batt.
bat
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They can handle Tucker and Betts struggling because they still have Ohtani’s bat and Freddie Freeman in their lineup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
These good vibrations would have obvious benefits for the visually impaired but would also allow all fans to “feel” the crack of the bat or the roar of the crowd.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
With two more days of good weather expected, India have the chance to keep a tired England toiling and bat them out of the game on day three.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Ohtani then hit a home run to left field, carrying his bat halfway up the line and giving it a little flip when the ball landed to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Bottom line: new bat for me. And just in time, right?”
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
Last month, the Fed released a remarkably terse statement after its June meeting, and Warsh batted away questions from reporters on the outlook for interest rates.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Politico report came after a string of other controversies for Platner, who had successfully batted them away ahead of the state’s June primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Bonilla batted only .237 with seven home runs and 30 runs batted in for the Dodgers while sparring with Tom Lasorda, who succeeded Fred Claire as general manager on June 22 of that year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
The same goes for Jacob Bethell, who has batted only 14 times in red-ball cricket in the past 18 months.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
He’d reach a hand out to stroke her palm, only to see it batted away.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
The Knight that came back in the batting ranks for the start of the 2025 summer was rejuvenated, a weight off her shoulders, batting with freedom and without burden.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
They have a fair amount of experience in various batting positions, although neither has been consistent to nail down a place.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
A warrior on the field, often battling her body, there were plenty of times when Knight was required to hold England's batting together.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
And he integrated those details into his infield mechanics, batting cage routine and appreciation for preparation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Robin was practicing her T-ball batting and she got a little carried away.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
