the plate
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All-Star catcher Will Smith has gone a dismal 1 for 23 at the plate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
In a role reversal, the Dodgers, who scored almost exclusively via the home run in the first round, pulled ahead with a pesky approach at the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
In 2015, he started his freshman season eight for 12 at the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
On a warm July night in 1984, Dave Winfield stepped to the plate in New York’s Yankee Stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He takes the plate out of Mama’s hand and reaches under the plastic.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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