batter's box
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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This time, he delivered from the batter’s box instead of the pitcher’s mound.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
After Ohtani got his work in, Yamamoto returned to the mound, with Kim waiting for him in the batter’s box.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Aaron Judge understood that as he dug into the batter’s box in the fourth inning on Tuesday night, with the fate of the 2025 New York Yankees hanging perilously in the balance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
McCombs, an All-Big-West First Team honoree, leaned back in the batter’s box after his home run, taking time to admire his go-ahead blast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025
He scratched out a footing in the batter’s box, cocked the bat on his shoulder, and stared at McNab.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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