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It all represented a new look from the Dodgers’ star-studded offense, with only one of their 23 runs the last two days requiring a ball to go over the fence.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

As fans voiced their displeasure with him and with Walker, Crawford let out a guttural scream that could be heard everywhere when he saw the ball go over the fence.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2023

"Obviously, I haven't been feeling the best the last couple of weeks and it felt good to get hold of something and see it go over the fence," Taylor said.

From Fox News • Sep. 7, 2021

“I don’t usually hit a lot of bombs, so once I saw it go over the fence, I got pretty excited,” Rolland said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2016

The only way would be to climb out the window into the back yard and go over the fence.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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