home plate

Example Sentences

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In the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game, Rushing tagged out Jung Hoo Lee at home plate to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

How much baseball culture revolves around the home plate ump?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He policed brushback pitches with ardor and once called a night game for darkness when lighting malfunctions compromised visibility near home plate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

An out at home plate by history-making inches.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

But once we’ve changed sides and their pitcher is on the mound, she and I make eye contact as our first batter heads for home plate and takes her stance.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone