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After being asked to bat first the Steelbacks survived a monumental collapse, losing their final eight wickets for 31 to post 169, opener Ricardo Vasconcelos providing the backbone with 88.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
They can handle Tucker and Betts struggling because they still have Ohtani’s bat and Freddie Freeman in their lineup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
“He fought like hell for the things he believed in, and he was just as willing to go to bat for you when it counted.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The love for the game, competitive drive, and even bat control stuck with him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
There’s a loud crack as the next hitter’s bat connects with the ball.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
A furry AI pet batted its eyelashes at cooing onlookers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Bethell, who has not previously batted higher than four for England in white-ball cricket, started his ODI opening career with innings of 14 and four, but cut a composed figure at the Home of Cricket.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Luke batted .345 last season at Houston Christian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Last month, the Fed released a remarkably terse statement after its June meeting, and Warsh batted away questions from reporters on the outlook for interest rates.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The small stick flew into the air and then was batted as far as possible.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
He is batting .240, 30 points below his career average.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
His career batting average to that point was .000—he went 0 for 12 in a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Due to the conditions, it was a stark contrast to some of the batting produced by England's World Cup-winning squad of 2019, but Root highlighted the importance of being able to adapt.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The Knight that came back in the batting ranks for the start of the 2025 summer was rejuvenated, a weight off her shoulders, batting with freedom and without burden.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Genie knew Grandpop was batting his lashes behind his sunglasses.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
