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“Completely from left field, we heard a name,” said Matt Ellis, host of the fan podcast Iron Bru.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

The museum also needed an unexpected showstopper — a large exhibition from left field that would startle and engage.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

The move enabled Frazier to move from left field to his normal position of second base.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Tatis was back at Petco Park on Monday, raining long batting practice home runs from left field to straightaway center.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Gionfriddo, charging from left field to the edge of the bullpen, reached behind the fence and robbed DiMaggio of his sure home run and a tied game.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord




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