batted

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At the end of his career, right-handers at the plate batted a measly .204 against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Dorofeyev, who also scored on a power play in the first period, batted a Jack Eichel pass just inside the left post to end the longest game of the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Tatis’s “pull-air rate” is four times lower than his 42-homer season, with only 5.6% of his batted balls in the air to the pull side.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

On the hard-news side, she bungled big moments like an interview with Vladimir Putin, who batted away her questions about 2016 election meddling with an exasperated performance of ignorance.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

After a moment the admiral batted his way through the flap.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood