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

Will Smith crouched, his left knee on the ground and his mitt grazing the dirt as his Team USA teammate, Mason Miller, strode towards the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Power of positive thinking, power at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

I rotate my bat, tap the plate on the corners, take three half swings, bounce the bat off my shoulder, and bring it about my head.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner