the plate
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“Boone’s leadership, exceptional defense and knowledge of the game made him an invaluable presence behind the plate and helped the Angels win two division titles,” the Angels said Tuesday in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
A “golden batter” rule could be deployed to send any hitter to the plate in a key situation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Milwaukee’s relentless approach at the plate has survived everything October has thrown at it, all the way to a 2-0 World Series lead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
They have good discipline at the plate, speed up and down the lineup and a bullpen that was near perfect in this series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
A shimmering illusion of me appears, and she catches the plate of spaghetti in midair.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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