the plate
Example Sentences
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The center fielder, who went one for four, has struggled at the plate in recent games.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
At the plate was Yordan Alvarez, one of MLB’s biggest sluggers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Realmuto missed tagging Pages’ foot, the Dodgers center fielder’s cleat didn’t appear to touch the plate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
The effect Smith’s spring training work behind the plate will have on the Dodgers’ season will be subtler.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
No need to avoid looking at Trey, swirling peas and carrots on the plate.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
