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left-handed

[left-han-did] / ˈlɛftˈhæn dɪd /


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But left-handed pitcher Madden Clement, typically Virginia Tech’s mid-week starter, surrendered the pair of solo shots to tie the score 5-5.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The left-handed Halliday caused problems for the hosts, who gave away 18 runs in wides, although Bell again proved her invaluable presence as attack leader as the ODI side begins its transition.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

As a left-handed opener, right-arm pacers bowling from round the wicket pose an immediate threat to Gay with the new ball.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

In this situation, with the heart of the Giants’ order due up in the eighth inning and two left-handed hitters included, Roberts summoned the left-handed Scott.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Pollard called his naysayers “my left-handed rooting section.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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