leadoff
Example Sentences
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Slimp earned first-team all-Big Ten honors as the leadoff hitter for a Bruins team that features slugging stars Megan Grant and Jordan Woolery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
But a leadoff walk to Jaden Jackson, followed by a stolen base with two outs, opened the door for Moises Razo to deliver a game-winning single to left field during a 2-1 Braves victory.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
He switched Jaden Jackson and James Clark, with Jackson becoming the leadoff man and Clark batting second.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
“He wanted to see how much a manager really did,” said Jerry Royster, who played shortstop and hit leadoff that night.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
He was our leadoff hitter and liked to study the pitchers as much as I did.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
