batted

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It leaves England on top of a Test match they could have batted themselves out of when they were dismissed inside 40 overs.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The Rays signed a 20-year-old Franco to an 11-year, $182 million deal in November 2021 after he batted .288 with 30 extra-base hits in 70 games as a rookie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Capsey, who batted beautifully in the opener at Derby, stuttered to 22 off 19 before Knight and Bouchier both struggled for fluency, constantly finding the fielders as the boundaries dried up in the middle overs.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Just 5.6% of Tatis batted balls have been in the air and to the pull side, lower than all but five other hitters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Finally, I batted Gum Baby away with my hand, but she got up and ran at me again.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia