home plate

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In the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game, Rushing tagged out Jung Hoo Lee at home plate to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

This year, pitchers, catchers and hitters can appeal umpires’ calls at home plate to a machine equipped with technology that can accurately track the ball’s location to within a fraction of an inch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He policed brushback pitches with ardor and once called a night game for darkness when lighting malfunctions compromised visibility near home plate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Varsho then crossed home plate after an Ernie Clement sacrifice fly to make it 3-1.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

He had talked about some nice seats behind home plate.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson