left field

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He also patrolled left field and snared a line drive to end the top of the fourth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Alex Call, who pinch-hit for Ward in the fifth, also drove in two runs with a single to shallow center left field.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In Hernández’s absence, Alex Call and Ward are expected to share time in left field in what Roberts said won’t be a “complete platoon.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Toney has scored 42 goals for his Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli this season, not necessarily the acid test of international quality, but this pick has not come from left field.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He swung at the first pitch, missed, then swung again at the second pitch and sent the ball in a straight line over the head of the third baseman into left field.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok