out in left field
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"He's a proven winner everywhere he's gone. He's done a really good job. He gives us a huge opportunity to fill that void out in left field."
From Fox News • Mar. 16, 2022
Verdugo also stole an out in left field, leaning over the short wall in foul territory in the sixth inning to catch Nelson Cruz’s popup.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2021
“We were out in left field the whole night, never really had a great feel for the truck, a great-driving truck, and just salvaged what I could,” Busch said.
From Reuters • May 27, 2020
He worked out in left field for this first time during spring training in February.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2019
Edward was far out in left field, Carlisle stood between the first and second bases, and Alice held the ball, positioned on the spot that must be the pitcher’s mound.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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