home plate

Example Sentences

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An out at home plate by history-making inches.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

It was the longest of his three, landing on the Dodger Stadium right-field roof 469 feet from home plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

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

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

He might not get another pitch in the same ZIP Code as home plate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

But once we’ve changed sides and their pitcher is on the mound, she and I make eye contact as our first batter heads for home plate and takes her stance.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone