the plate

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There was swirling wind, so Alemany, knowing how to play balls in the outfield, in the infield and at the plate, made for a frustrating ending to Westlake’s season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Stir in the remaining can of fire-roasted tomatoes, the chili beans and the seared steak along with any juices collected on the plate.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

With two outs and the tying run on first in the top of the ninth, he sent Chaney up to the plate as a pinch hitter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Guest stars are frequent and on Saturday, the Bananas sent Texas-grown YouTube sensation Tyler Toney, a member of the sports comedy troupe Dude Perfect, to the plate as a pinch-hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Theo taps the plate with his bat and gets into his stance.

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