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leadoff

[leed-awf, -of] / ˈlidˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

NOUN

beginning

Synonyms

WEAK

alpha basis birth blastoff commencement creation dawn dawning day one genesis inauguration inception incipience incipiency induction infancy initiation installation introduction kickoff launch onset opener opening origin origination outset point of departure preface prelude presentation rise root rudiment source spring square one start starting point takeoff threshold top

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Westview 7, Carson 1: Leadoff hitter Eli Irvine had three hits for the winners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Leadoff hitter Corbin Carroll hit a run-scoring triple in the third inning and Gabriel Moreno added one in the fourth.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Leadoff hitter Cole Young was 3 for 6 with two RBI for Everett.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2023

Leadoff man Mookie Betts reached a career high with his 33rd homer, and the Dodgers went deep four times in a 12-1 triumph over the San Diego Padres.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2022

MLB Sunday Leadoff host and in-game reporter Ahmed Fareed — who grew up in Michigan — will be joined by Bally Sports Detroit analyst Craig Monroe and NBC Sports’ Britney Eurton.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2022

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