left field
Example Sentences
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He hit probably the hardest ball of the day to deep left field.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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 put together three hitless innings before San Francisco’s Rafael Devers hit a one-out single to left field.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
But overnight, he has seemingly forgotten how to hit the ball in the air—especially to left field, where righty-swinging home-run hitters tend to do the most damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“Well, when you see me come out of the left field lights, run for the right field fence,” he said, and winked.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
