| 单词 | batting |
| 例句 | Rare events such as batting streaks that are the result of chance are not individually predictable, yet the pattern of their occurrence is probabilistically describable. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Michael S. Egan, the founder of Alamo Rent- a-Car, built his own baseball field, complete with a batting cage and stands. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z But instead of choosing from the likely suspects—William Shakespeare, Thomas Jefferson, Harriet Tubman—I use my computer to look up the names my grandfather’s been batting around. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z I thought about batting my eyelashes, but he’d probably just think I had popcorn or something in my eye. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “All right, let’s see how you are with batting averages. What is Joe DiMaggio’s lifetime batting average?” Okay for Now 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z I remember explaining, ‘Ben Franklin wore bifocals—Ty Cobb was batting champion of the American League when these guys were around—my mother was alive when these guys were alive and she wore bifocals.’ The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The ladies in waiting stopped beneath the balcony, batting their eyelashes at the guards. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Unless you were to bludgeon me with the thigh-bone,” he invited, smiling sweetly and batting his eyes. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I’m over by the batting cages watching my teammates get ready for practice. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z I start to slow-jog, and when I reach the left-field line, I keep going straight and run until I reach the batting cages. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z If Nina resorted to eyelash batting, she knew she would lose the fight and burst out laughing. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Gabrielle was Fleur in miniature; eleven years old, with waist-length hair of pure, silvery blonde, she gave Mrs. Weasley a dazzling smile and hugged her, then threw Harry a glowing look, batting her eyelashes. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z All the next day and the next, it kept batting around in my head. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He was on the boulder in front of the hemlock, batting the ferns with his front feet and rearing and staring at me. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He swung his arms back like he was batting, then shielded his eyes. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Her batting gloves are fingerless, which I’ve never seen in our league. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Both females, playing together, jumping over a log, batting an old pumpkin with their paws. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “Long live our supper,” Guy said, quickly batting his eyelashes to keep tears from rolling down his face. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z She threw up an arm, batting at the lamp, and moaned. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Bree takes my traveling cloak, then sweeps my gown with a handheld broom, batting at it for dust, bugs, or any other unwanted occupant I may have picked up on my journey. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Gagging on the vapors, I threw myself forward blindly, batting away the sparks that landed on my skin. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He was staring at the batting averages, but he saw nothing except the image of a little girl in a brown plaid skirt, scared out of her wits, biting her lower lip. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z Eventually Mama Evangeline looked tired of batting bonobos away, so I said good-bye to the mamas and wandered with Otto back to my mom’s office. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z The AC blew through the vents, batting at the little yellow cardboard tree hanging down from the rearview mirror. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He did his impression of this, clasping both hands to his chest and batting his eyelashes like a silent film star. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z After a little rest, we walked around to the other side of the stadium before they had started batting practice. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was liable to ruin his batting swing by striking at a little jacks ball. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “So let’s try one more time, because I am very curious now: If you were at batting practice, how is it you don’t you have a bat?” Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Robin was practicing her T-ball batting and she got a little carried away. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Mr. Whiskers pranced around my feet in the snow, batting at a clothespin that had tumbled out of the laundry basket. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z I spot Brayden’s dad’s car pulling into a spot and start walking around the far side of the batting cages until I reach the end of the fence down the left-field line. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Pax lay still while the smaller fox sniffed and licked him, too weak to waste energy batting him away. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Moths hover, batting their wings at the streetlights; the moon is almost full. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z I didn’t even need a batting helmet, but I saw one that was so cute I actually wanted to buy it! Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He lived with a hole in his throat, spoke through a computer synthesizer, typed words by batting his eyes as a sensor picked up the movement. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Miss Marva Hendrix tugged at Pa’s shirt, looked up at him while batting her heavy eyelashes, and said, “No time like the present, Lou.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Instinctively, I crouch in my best batting position and lift my bat over my right shoulder. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z It ran several feet and then the cat, with one bound, was upon it, batting it hard with one sharp-clawed paw, while with the other paw it held the rat down. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z If I started batting them away, like I’d once have done, I wouldn’t sleep a wink. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z “I think Aretha does, too. And Robin can practice batting without knocking anything over.” Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z He stuck his face inside the cabinet and nuzzled the three kittens, who responded by batting his nose playfully. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Elephants love alcohol. See? One whiff of this and she doesn’t care about cabbages anymore. Ah!” he says, batting the trunk away. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Dimple turned in her chair so he could get the full effect of her eyelash batting. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Heat rushed to my cheeks, and I considered sticking my head under a pile of cotton batting. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z So would any simpering, eyelash- batting female in her court, given the proper setup, the minimal conditions. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He swung his leg, kicking them down like a fungo-hitter batting out flies. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t feel right throwing the leftover letters away or keeping them under my bed again; so I placed them inside the quilt along with the batting just like they did in the old days. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z At three o’clock five school buses left Amity Harbor with their windshield wipers batting ice from the windshields and their headlights casting into the snowfall. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z During the first half of the season, Babe Ruth hits for a higher batting average than Lou Gehrig. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z We threw the ball around a few more minutes, and then I went up to home plate for some batting practice. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z She was smiling, batting her eyes, and fidgeting with her clunky necklace. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z He padded out of the Library again, the light batting at the ceiling as he withdrew down the hall. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The kittens tumbled over her, batting at each other. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The current surged and rolled over her, batting her around like an old sack. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I sat down again, batting at gnats that were buzzing around my face. The Cay 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Sitting next to me on the plane, she kept batting her white-rabbit eyelashes and adjusting her bright pink hairband, trying to get me to notice she had secretly painted her fingernails bubble-gum pink to match. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a knack for fielding and batting, but although he was fast, he wasn’t a particularly coordinated runner on the bases. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z She took another section of quilt and stripped the batting off, then ripped the yellow calico into strips and dunked them into the plaster. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Before she could comfort him, he changed into his wildcat shape and sprang down on the creature, batting it back from the edge of the roof, where it was crawling swiftly to escape. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z That got us to the ballpark early for batting practice, which was okay by me. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Without batting an eye I quoted from the Shorter Catechism in my best Sunday school voice: “‘God is a Spirit, Infinite, Eternal and Unchangeable.’” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z We watched batting practice while Richard went to get some T-shirts to take home for his kids. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z At first I suspected the operator, at her switchboard, might be listening, but she just went on plugging and unplugging her little tubes without batting an eye. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Aneroid was driving with everything he had, and Seabiscuit was just jogging with him, a cat batting a stunned mouse. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z “Instead of letting me out in the usual spot,” I say as Grace pulls into the drop-off circle, “can you leave me over there by the batting cages?” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z It was way too short for me, the couch, but I really could've slept standing up without batting an eyelash. The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Definitely not like they were on their way to school, but more like fighting wolf pups, batting and nipping at one another for exercise, especially the younger two. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z “My grandmother’s throwing us a party,” Velia said, batting her long eyelashes. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z "Are you as good at batting as you are at fielding?" Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Ah, the clean shining window with cotton batting sprinkled with star dust for a carpet! A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z She said something like, “Of course I’ll marry you,” while batting her eyelids. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z But something ’bout all these questions the sheriff was batting ’gainst me felt different. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He lighted the shank of candle in the japanned candlestick and regarded the bed—as spineless as a hammock and covered with a dirty patchwork quilt, the cotton batting spilling from the edges. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z I saw Sohrab, still in his yellow raincoat, leaning against a garbage pail, staring across the park at the empty batting cage. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z But now he remembered that it was good to chase something that rolled along the ground, to catch it and leap with it, knocking it into the air and batting it with his paws. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Several flies dive-bombed us as we got closer, and I swung my loaner kierie like a two-handed sword, batting them back. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I ripped my eyes away from the monster, which was batting at the Ridge warriors near its head like they were gnats, and looked at Ayanna. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “You were coming home through my land from batting practice? Then the first thing I am wondering is why you don’t have a bat.” Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z That Og could afford to charter three different jets to retrieve us without batting an eyelash was a testament to just how insanely wealthy he must be. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z She went for aimless walks, picking petals from flowers and batting at the mosquitoes nibbling on her arms. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z But for the season as a whole, Lou Gehrig has a higher batting average than Babe Ruth. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I remember the two of us walking through Lake Elizabeth Park in Fremont, a few streets down from our apartment, and watching boys at batting practice, little girls giggling on the swings in the playground. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I'm batting a thousand when it comes to grandmother disappointment. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The white batting is fluffed out, exposed, the whole effect of him vapid and dislodged. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time Coach Rockford came to check on me by the batting cages, I was already heading back to the field. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z Aaron was in a bouncy seat they got from their church’s nursery, batting at the toys hanging from the bar. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She imagined dew-dampened grass batting at her shoes and the legs of her trousers. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Then Roy remembered that his father seemed to have a supernatural memory—for instance, he could still recite the batting averages of the entire starting lineup for the 1978 New York Yankees. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z But the pole was padded with batting and canvas, and it stopped Azareen’s skull from being staved in. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z That was one of his dad’s favorite expressions, and right now Chet was batting average at everything. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z “Well, what’s your excuse for visiting this time?” she asked, batting her lashes. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Lifting a finger, he touched the green feather she’d tucked into her hair, and she watched the smile light up his face like a candle batting against the night. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z To reel in the attention of animal lovers, there was the cutest photo of Sir Fig Newton from when he was a kitten batting at a ball. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The cannons are aimed, for the moment, at cattle upon the glacis, and children batting at the sky with sticks. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “They’re having a sale,” my mom says without batting an eye, “on ground beef.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I’m always pumped before the first pitch of a game, especially when I’m batting leadoff and especially when it’s the first game of a doubleheader. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z A huge sand flea, heavy as a pebble, jumped first onto my chest and then onto my cheek, and I lurched upward, batting it away before it could bite me. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Nevertheless, when she was with the gentlemen who called on her, she assumed a contradictory attitude, encouraging them with a batting of her Arabian eyes, but keeping them at a prudent distance. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They’re chattering to each other, both flat on their backs again, batting words back and forth, English and Swahili, gazing up at the glowing night sky. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The clamor of bells, bumpers and flippers batting steel balls echoing merrily off the walls creates a near constant buzz in the space. Vegas on the Cheap? Get Off the Strip 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z I gripped my hands in a baseball batting stance to deflect a ball using a mannequin’s leg. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, an Action-Adventure Game 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z It's a pretty good batting average for any artist, and an especially great one for a comedian-musician. Hard times for Weird Al, musically speaking 2011-07-14T12:21:10Z Now, as Marc Tracy noted in the New Republic this fall, the Chief “has vanished from all 2014 batting practice and spring training uniforms, as well as season-ticket brochures.” Scott Walker makes it harder to fight racist team names 2013-12-20T19:36:00Z The ’burbs seem to be everywhere, from miniature golf in the Village to batting cages on the Upper West Side. Places to Be a Suburbanite in New York City 2012-05-31T12:00:00Z In one passage he and Ms. Melnick wove restlessly around each other, their bent arms knocking together, she sometimes batting gently at his hands or face. 2010-01-30T05:35:00Z Choose woods that hold up to the elements, such as teak and mahogany, and use outdoor-grade batting and foam. Summer House Backyard Retreat 2013-05-13T22:50:02.243Z They also like to share ideas, batting possibilities and pitches back and forth, exploring ideas that might have a chance of rising above the din. How the ‘Yellowjackets’ ‘Weirdos’ Fell in Love and Wrote a Hit Show 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Fitness facilities, including yoga and spinning studios, golf and soccer simulators, and batting cages will fill another level; a bike shop will outfit passengers for rides during port calls. Your Next Trip Might Change Your Life 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z But it was his batting skills that got the attention of the New York Yankees. How popular was Babe Ruth in his day? 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z As far as stock performance goes, "I have a good batting average but I'm definitely not perfect," Gorelick said. As music sales fall, sax player Kenny G turns to stockpicking 2014-09-12T04:00:00Z Back east in 1946, Jackie Robinson played one season for the Dodgers’ minor-league affiliate, the Royals, based in Montreal, leading the league in batting. The secret history of black baseball players in Canada’s great white north 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z Her impassivity turned semi-comic as Mr. Barnett had a tantrum, howling and dry heaving and batting beach balls in all directions. ‘Bluemarble’ Stars Julian Barnett and Jocelyn Tobias 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z A sports case: Batters who do batting practice with a mix of fastballs, change-ups, and curveballs hit for a higher average. 7 Tips to Improve Your Memory 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z After a summer of hearing their leader harangue Black Lives Matter protesters for “lawlessness,” the rioters broke a dozen laws without batting an eye and claimed that it was their right and duty. Perspective | Many of the images from the Capitol riot showed the terror. One highlighted the smugness. 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z In "A League of Their Own" Carson's character starts off as a catcher with a strong batting arm, and by the end she's the team's head coach. Let me be something every minute: How "A League of Their Own" mirrors "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z Real progress isn’t an app that tells you when to change your tampon; it’s being able to walk to the bathroom, tampon conspicuously in hand, without anyone batting an eyelid. The connected vagina: monitor how full your tampon is – with a new app 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z There will be no average hurlers to help hitters beef up their batting averages. In the playoffs, every game counts Underneath that: An enclosed batting cage — it looks like a long bowling alley, lined with tension wire and netting — complete with an automatic pitching machine where he practiced hitting, over and over. Cal Ripken is moving on, literally and figuratively 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z “It’s a beautiful park with a lot of history,” said Jonas, sporting batting gloves and a No. 2 Cubs jersey with his last name on the back. Nick Jonas hopes experience helps aspiring young singers 2011-07-03T21:56:00Z As his baseball prospect swats away in a batting cage, Dollar Bill tells Axe about Klaxon, a Belgian car company headed for a colossal recall and lawsuits over a faulty braking system. ‘Billions’ Season 2, Episode 9: Dollar Dollar Bill, Y’All 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z But her mother had dreams for her, imagining Ashley at cotillion, fanning out her party dress and batting her eyes at the eligible boys. Ashley Longshore Is Fashion’s Latest Art Darling 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z It was appearing in a major-league game for the Dodgers at nineteen and winning a batting title with the Cubs at thirty-one. Saying Goodbye to Bill Buckner, and the Myths We Attached to Him 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z Sewn together from pieces of canvas, batting, tarp and other pliable materials, with acrylic applied in places, they’re big and roughly geometric, purposefully imperfect and allusively abstract. New York Art Galleries: The Virtual Experience 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z Without batting an eyelid, he plays one for me. Arundhati Roy | Gandhi, but with guns | Part Five 2010-03-27T09:00:00Z “It feels like catching baseballs in a batting cage.” To Make the Messthetics, Mix a Reunion With One Virtuosic Newcomer 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z “Angelology” would like you to buy all that without batting an eye and move ahead to the extremely mechanical mechanics that lie ahead. Books of The Times: Exotic Creatures and the Humans Who Chase Them 2010-03-01T06:01:00Z Regardless of the excitement one derives from tallying batting averages, there is much to be done here with Barzun’s focus on the rules of the game. Opening Day: Spring’s other religious holiday 2013-04-01T22:13:00Z So far, TullyScope is batting two for two with terrific concerts. Music Review: Abstract Expressionism in Aural Mixed Media 2011-02-25T23:55:36Z The responses from writers carry a higher batting average. What book changed your life? 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z The resulting decimal is the player’s batting average. To talk baseball, you have to speak the language 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z She plays with its creeds the way that a cat might toy with a mouse — teasing, batting, swiping, mauling. Review: In ‘Kate,’ Tracing the Tears of a Clown 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z The twists and turns rattled me, batting me between the bars that were meant to hold me in place. "Dead End: Paranormal Park" explores theme parks as queer getaways 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z When Tony and I get there, dozens of boys and girls are taking turns batting and chasing grounders while their fathers pitch. Iowa exudes a decency that even politics can’t undo 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z The brands are not only for people who can afford to buy a $5,000 bespoke suit without batting an eye, but includes purveyors of cheese, tea, books and grooming products. A Road Map to Shopping Like a Royal in London 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z His Christmas Tree-O, which released a scrappy and endearing album on Palmetto two years ago, does more or less what you’d expect, batting around holiday standards with a mischievous but sentimental air. Music Review: Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O at Jazz Standard 2012-12-20T23:14:20Z Her access to top notes was never as easy as it was for Nilsson, who knocked them off like Ty Cobb in a batting cage, and her upper register grew unstable and shrill. A Tale of Two Sopranos: Astrid Varnay and Birgit Nilsson 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Look for a baseball card photo booth, ballpark eats, batting drills and beats by Questlove. A Plus-Size Pop-Up on Fifth Avenue and Other Shopping Events 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Davis also does right by the play’s moments of highest tension and emotion, neither pushing them toward unwarranted resolution nor batting them away. Review: In ‘Bobbie Clearly,’ It’s Crime, Punishment and Then What? 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z The batting part of the finals was canceled, so the kids’ hitting scores from the semifinal round were combined with their pitching and running scores from the finals. Maryland boy earns third place in Pitch, Hit and Run contest 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z The world thus gets contorted into a joke, the punch lines batting away our deepest woes. Only Gilbert Gottfried Could Be So Dirty and So Heartbreaking 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z Simple, really: you see, pop goats, she wants you, the youth of the nation, batting on her team. Margaret Thatcher v Smash Hits – a classic interview from the vaults 2013-04-09T11:25:08Z Batman hardly does any batting in Batman 3. Q: What do Skyfall, The Dark Knight Rises and a hamburger have in common? A: See below 2012-12-09T19:59:01Z Mr. Seinfeld spent several more months batting around the idea of a show that would render judgment on couples’ longstanding marital disputes. Television: A Show About Something: Marriage 2010-02-27T06:47:00Z For batting they used such things as newspapers or baby blankets. Everyday materials made extraordinary: Southern quilts at BAM 2012-06-27T20:39:03Z "I think that the Musée Picasso is batting off requests," Ishikawa said. SAM snagged a show that is big for art lovers, could be big boost for museum 2010-10-03T02:07:00Z In 1975, by invitation, he gave what was almost certainly the most unusual public performance of his career, pitching batting practice for a Boston Red Sox home game. William Thomas McKinley, Jazz-Loving Composer, Dies at 76 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z Within days, Ms. Loesch was on “Fox & Friends,” batting away calls for gun control, calling the massacre awful and warning viewers they live in a world where “monsters exist.” The National Rifle Association’s Telegenic Warrior 2018-01-20T05:00:00Z “It’s pretty obvious without newspapers around to cite, TV news would just be Wolf Blitzer endlessly batting a ball of yarn around,” said Oliver. John Oliver Teams Up With Celebrities to Save Print Journalism 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z Florence was “an extremely talented businesswoman,” but aside from ordering her husband to buy more property, the only business she seemed to conduct was batting her eyelashes at men she deemed useful. The Amazing Life of a Robber Baron’s Daughter-in-Law, With Caveats 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z I stuffed each with batting and used a huge needle and yarn to tie it together at each corner to keep the batting from shifting. Hints From Heloise: Sleeping on memories 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z Her batting average improves when Farmer Chris confesses that he is her secret admirer. RECAP: The Bachelorette Watch: Italian Cheese and Whine 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z In the recent history of TV’s prestige dramas, no one is batting 1,000. Matthew Weiner’s disastrous “Are You Here”: Why it’s so hard for showrunners to follow up a hit TV show 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z So I'm not just batting from his side of the plate. Face-Off: The Makings of the Facebook Movie 2010-09-23T08:15:00Z In the coming days, there would be meetings with corporate sponsors, television appearances and a batting practice photo-op with the Mets. Up Close: Georges St-Pierre Is Fighting for Attention 2010-09-22T18:40:00Z It's dreamy to the point of absurd, the glissando on the high note "ho-on-eyyy" makes me think of small Disney animals batting their eyelashes and falling over in bliss. Hidden treasures: Honey Ltd – Psychedelic Folk Essentials 2013-02-12T16:54:22Z He said the first vision for the show when he and Ms. Gingeras began batting ideas around several months ago was for it to have an almost diorama quality. Rauschenberg Foundation Gallery Opens as a Big Tent 2012-09-26T21:48:32Z He is leading the majors in batting average with a .348 mark. At the halfway mark, Nationals grades are well above average 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z Eye-wateringly crass or not, it was the first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, with no Americans apparently batting an eyelid. Can bands be trusted to name their own albums? 2013-06-19T13:50:47Z Streep does not have the worst batting average among actors with multiple nominations. Streep has record Oscar noms, slim win percentage 2010-03-02T13:05:00Z “I’m not sitting here batting my eyes and smiling. I’m not about to be ground down.” Ashley Longshore Is Fashion’s Latest Art Darling 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z She and her faithful squire Podrick, on a quest to protect and serve the Stark girls since Season 4, are so far batting .000. ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6: Here’s Where We Left Off 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z "It shows he is running scared," she said of Blair, batting away criticism that his group was unfairly hounding the former British leader. Blair's book party postponed after protest threat 2010-09-08T11:50:00Z Chuck Lorre called me — I hadn’t heard from him in years — and said he and Bill Prady were batting some ideas around and my name came up. ArtsBeat Blog: Emmys Watch: Johnny Galecki of 'The Big Bang Theory' 2011-09-15T17:15:07Z Batters step out of the batter’s box and adjust their batting gloves even though they haven’t swung the bat. Perspective | MLB playoffs games aren’t geared to young fans. They take way too long. 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Since accepting the invitation, Mr. Oldman said he has been batting around ideas in e-mails with Mr. White, who is not exactly known for his embrace of modern technology. ArtsBeat: Gary Oldman to Direct Jack White Concert Webcast 2012-04-16T13:00:00Z The clouds are made from chicken wire and batting, however, and the showers are musical. Disney Hall's giant cloud sculpture 'Nimbus' rains down music on visitors 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Fallon pretended to be a supplicating fan of Tom Hanks, who dropped a twenty on him without batting an eye. Jimmy Fallon gets name-droppy recalling 'SNL40' behind the scenes 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z News with jokes The chance to hear three of the circuit's best comedians batting gags about in the comfort of their own homes. The Podfathers (and mothers): top 10 comedy podcasts 2010-06-23T13:06:00Z Here they offer most of the heart of Beethoven’s batting order, the Symphonies Nos. The New Season: Tchaikovsky, Dress Codes, And 3-D Opera 2011-09-16T19:50:18Z And even after getting a second season under their belt and landing a New York magazine cover story, they were still batting away comparisons to Girls, Lena Dunham’s HBO show. Broad City stars: 'Comparing us to Girls is reductive' 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z He did realize it, but belatedly, and it cost him points on his batting average. Ted Williams: Secrets of baseball’s greatest hitter — and an unsung hero on race 2013-12-15T14:00:00Z But Young is opening a book that has no time for batting heroics or fulsome electrically lit baseball diamonds in approaching night. A Poetry Collection That Squints Hard at the Culture, in Pain and in Joy 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z That year Carl Yastrzemski won the American League batting title with a batting average of .301. Perspective | Baseball players are pounding homer after homer. And that’s not good news. 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z To some degree, the situation in Wilmington might seem analogous to one at the Detroit Institute of Arts, which has been batting away pleas that it liquidate its masterpiece-stocked collection. Censured Delaware Art Museum Plans to Divest More Works 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z There’s no network or streaming service with a higher batting average than FX, currently the home of “The Americans,” “Atlanta,” “Louie,” “The Strain,” “Better Things” and “American Crime Story.” Review: FX’s ‘Taboo,’ a British Costume Drama With Doom and Gloom 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z So probably her batting average gets worse, and I am a lot more liked because of her. Rachel Feinstein and John Currin, Their Own Best Creations 2011-03-11T21:40:24Z Them lyrical narrative in which she swats aside criticism like King Kong batting airplanes. Critic's Notebook: Taylor Swift's catchy, tone-deaf 'Shake It Off' 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Ms. Lovelle, whose wavy brown hair and wasp waist evokes Rita Hayworth, has carved out a character for herself as a pin-up, batting giant yellow feather fans and sewing her own sweeping satin gowns. Theater: Tassel-Twirling Gets a Feminist Touch 2011-11-08T13:30:07Z She's also an expert at politely batting away suggestions that the idea of employing a 90-year-old woman to say rude words may be the start and end point of some producers' ideas. Betty White: TV's golden girl on 63 years in showbusiness 2012-11-10T00:05:00Z Its table-setters have 12 batting titles between them, and the three hitters in the heart of the order have 1,860 home runs. Critic?s Notebook: All-Star Lineup: Major League Baseball?s All-Cameo Team 2011-12-24T01:37:18Z In his jubilee match, despite an injured hand and batting down the order, he almost saved the day for the Gentlemen. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2010 and WG's Birthday Party by David Kynaston 2010-04-23T23:07:00Z Kimmel's rigor is admirable as he hits his points again and again, batting away criticisms that he, a Hollywood personality, shouldn't be allowed to speak on this topic. Jimmy Kimmel Is an Unlikely Health Care Advocate. Here's Why He's So Effective 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z I'm not a baseball fan, but the other day I was at a Red Sox game and one of the batters had this elaborate juju that he did with his batting helmet and gloves. Finders keepers: my favourite piece of clothing 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z It pulls off, almost casually, a major reinterpretation, batting away the notion that Shakespeare's drama is dominated by racism. Othello – review 2013-04-27T23:07:10Z It's real Enemy of the State stuff, but nobody is batting an eyelid. How WikiLeaks killed the conspiracy thriller 2010-12-02T22:30:00Z In what was described as “a steamy Super Bowl ad,” Ms. Johansson sipped a homemade soda and, batting her eyelashes at the camera, whispers, “Sorry, Coke and Pepsi.” Dumber than Fox News: Super Bowl hype is brain-dead sports media at its worst 2014-01-31T19:51:00Z Charles took his seat among the nuns and priests, and without batting an eyelash, watched as they introduced his son as a girl from out of town here to sing Dodie Stevens’ “Pink Shoe Laces.” WA’s pioneering gay country band Lavender Country releases first new album in 50 years 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z This year’s Academy Award nomination for her role as newspaper publisher Kay Graham in “The Post” raises Ms. Streep’s Oscar batting average to .607. Meryl Streep: The Oscars’ Babe Ruth 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z Lorde asks in the album’s final moments, as if batting down the responsibility she had to build her own castle. Review | How do we know if Lorde is keeping it real? 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z It’s something I started to realize when I won the bet with my niece — not by batting my eyes but by simply asking for what I wanted. Lonnae O’Neal: Aging like a Jedi 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z From time to time, they turn to look at one another – familiar collaborators – as if used to batting questions to and fro – conversation as sport. Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan on their new creations - an acclaimed film and a baby daughter 2018-10-28T04:00:00Z But today he is too tired to adopt his usual interview technique of batting questions away with irony. Jack Black: 'I was getting tired of the frat-guy comedies' 2013-04-18T16:00:01Z Both days the Nationals opened batting cages underneath the stadium, with two “pitchers” from the Events Department throwing soft-toss. To win season tickets, all he had to do was hit a home run in Nationals Park. Could he swing it? 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z “This time,” he wrote, “he borrows a page from baseball batting averages and assigns a ‘hit average’ to recording artists.” Joel Whitburn, Tireless Researcher of Music Charts, Dies at 82 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Few warriors are less intimidating than Elmer Fudd in a Viking helmet; few sights are as pleasing as Bugs as Brünnhilde, lithe and batting his eyelashes atop a white horse with a pink mane. Wuvwy Music 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z “The more I tried to catch it, the more it eluded me, like a kitten batting a piece of yarn,” Caroline says of her sense that something isn’t quite right. The thriller ‘The Bullet’ stars a Georgetown professor with a secret 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z It looked like a small mall, with batting cages, a jewelry store and even a decommissioned F-4 Phantom II fighter jet, a Cold War mainstay, displayed in the parking lot. Seeing Korea through his parents’ eyes Unabashedly batting those faux lashes got the Big Apple more than a few second glances this year. These Are the 20 Best Cities for Singles 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z In terms of batting average, Mr. Mays had the best night. Music Review: Four Pianists, Teaming and Competing 2011-07-22T23:35:20Z They sat at a boardroom table dotted with coffee cups, hand cream and vitamin pills, batting around their own pitches and fielding others from the show’s writing staff. The Baronesses Are Coming! And Filling a Comedy Gender Gap 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z “For a young actor who wasn’t getting work, you’d sit in the upper deck drinking a beer and watching batting practice and then the game, and just escape.” Jeff Daniels Takes a Baseball Break From ‘Blackbird’ 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z Without batting an eyelid, Mansfield is passed by one catwalk model dancing down it balletically, and even doing a pirouette. Dior exhibit traces 60 years of cinema 2012-05-10T21:16:08Z In the season finale of this sketch comedy series, the many characters portrayed by “Broad City” alum Arturo Castro tackle everything from diversity and identity to baseball batting rituals and niche Netflix shows. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Pose’ and ‘Alternatino with Arturo Castro’ 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z But a major reason these seasoned writers are suddenly batting away job offers is that relatively few are in the supply chain. As TV Seeks Diverse Writing Ranks, Rising Demand Meets Short Supply 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z “Without batting an eyelid he said, ‘The Great Barrier Reef ... it’s the place I still think is the most extraordinary place on the planet.’” Great Barrier Reef could be David Attenborough's last 'proper' documentary 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z He set a school record as a senior with 113 strikeouts while limiting opposing hitters to a .211 batting average en route to being named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s pitcher of the year. They Saw a Sign and Didn’t Shake It Off 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z There's the Texas baker who uses icing to pipe the words "Jews Will Not Replace Us" on a chocolate cake without batting an eyelash. "Borat 2" makes an America slathered in misogyny and disinformation reckon with itself 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z The graphics are smooth and the player animations when fielding, batting and pitching mimic their real-life counterparts as accurately as ever. Game On: 'The Show' maintains streak 2011-04-14T18:17:05Z Q: Do you keep track of your batting average, so to speak? A Minute With: Sean Hannity on 'disconcerting' election, matchmaking 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z There’s also a pitcher’s mound and marks on the floor where Cal would practice switching up his batting stance. Cal Ripken is moving on, literally and figuratively 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z He was really one of the first batting coaches on a big-league team. Ted Williams: Secrets of baseball’s greatest hitter — and an unsung hero on race 2013-12-15T14:00:00Z "Magic" goes at the idea of what is beyond the bitter end, a bit like "Annie Hall" played at tennis — batting at it lightly, fancifully, at times ridiculously, but not as cleverly. 'Magic in the Moonlight' is an amusing trifle of a film 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Anne, New Canaan, Conn. I am no sports maven, Grandma, but going zero for nine — over many years — may be the worst batting average in history. Social Q’s : Social Q’s — Ingrates and Clumsy Guests 2012-12-27T18:23:12Z Lawson, in fact, beautifully captures the future first lady's grace as she comes of age while batting aside the doubts and slights of others. "The First Lady" tells the story of three revolutionary presidents' wives in an inconsequential way 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z We were batting around ideas for something to write about. Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: The American Border (Not That One) 2018-07-29T04:00:00Z The crime thriller "Good People" goes from being simply pedestrian to outright preposterous without batting an eye. 'Good People' a preposterous crime thriller 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z With the right gear, it could be a living-room batting box. Looking Ahead: Time to Turn the Page 2010-12-30T23:28:26Z The Finbrough has one of the best batting averages of any London company these days. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Trapped 2013-07-01T15:07:20Z Willis took his cuts Wednesday in batting practice against coach Dusty Wathan using a bat borrowed from Phillies outfielder Nick Williams. Diehard Fan: Actor Bruce Willis throws 1st pitch in Philly 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Even as Davis walked onto her Birmingham stage to a standing ovation, Omar was batting off a call for her resignation from none other than President Trump. Angela Davis is beloved, detested, misunderstood. What can a lifelong radical teach the resistance generation? 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Having switched to a freemium model, the game sees you batting and pitching your way to glory, training up your player, taking on others over the network, and completing daily RPG-style quests as you go. 30 best iPhone and iPad apps this week 2013-02-01T16:15:00Z That would be the batting average of a man forced to swing a balloon bat. Perspective | Why limit preposterous understatements to baseball? Imagine the possibilities. 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z “The stereotype of African-Americans in this country was that we weren’t thinkers, but Hansberry was thinking, batting around ideas, putting forth ‘what ifs’ and challenging suppositions that everyone else took for granted,” Ms. Jackson said. For Lorraine Hansberry, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Was Just the Start 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z So why was he batting so low in the order? The Authors XI: A Season of English Cricket from Hackney to Hambledon by The Authors Cricket Club – review 2013-07-18T07:00:01Z Stormy Daniels on Twitter has the air of a very smart cat batting off a series of very dumb mice, who come at her under the delusion that the relationship is reversed. Perspective | For Stormy Daniels, swatting away Twitter trolls is a work of art 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z As much as a Trockadero performance is about lashes batting against azure eye shadow, it’s more about fortitude — stretching beyond what is accepted, in the body and in the mind. Times Writers Share Last Chance Music and Dance Picks 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z For example, batting averages and earned-run averages are math calculations that help baseball fans understand who are the best hitters and pitchers. Perspective | Math and sports come together at a festival in Washington 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Or Moll Flanders, a zaftig Lillian Gish batting her eyelids? Letters to the Editor 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z And in the process they "pay" for this entertainment with their privacy and their personal data, apparently without batting an eyelid. To the internet giants, you're not a customer. You're just another user 2013-06-08T23:05:23Z Seriously: Many of these are great performance documents, vivid, relaxed and joyous; the batting average is high. Playlist : Melissa Aldana, Raime and Others With New Music 2012-12-23T08:30:06Z The cast members who circulate are trained improvisers, skilled at eliciting responses, practiced at batting those responses back. Immersed in ‘Stranger Things,’ Then Strolling to Beckett 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Through 14 games this year, Castro is batting .352 with 7 RBIs. Prosecutors: No charges for Starlin Castro 2012-04-21T01:04:00Z Crowe, meanwhile, is on bullish form - batting away questions about plans for a Robin Hood sequel with a cheeky smile. Cannes diary 2010-05-13T14:06:00Z On such mornings I was be found with my head buried in Horse & Hound or perusing the cricket fixtures for matches where I might maintain my batting average of seven in the upcoming season. Digested classic: Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man by Siegfried Sassoon 2010-05-07T09:12:00Z A lot of the first act is like watching sluggers fiddle with their batting gloves instead of stepping up and taking swings. Review | Signature’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ ’ takes a while to get jazzed up 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z SUN Meet AquaSox staff and mascots, batting practice, national anthem auditions, concession stands, game tickets available, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Community calendar 2012-05-16T23:11:04Z He goes to batting practice in Phoenix and injures his elbow. Icons of 2011: A 'winning' actor, a runaway bride 2011-12-30T21:58:08Z He’s batting .344 with three home runs and 24 RBIs in 44 games with Sacramento. A’s place Alberto Callaspo on paternity list 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z These days Mr. Regan’s batting average is pretty high, several label executives and band managers said. SiriusXM’s Alt Nation Becomes a Proving Ground for New Bands 2013-01-15T23:18:37Z A batting coach worships at the altar of Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio. Review | Emily Nemens’s ‘The Cactus League’ is a nostalgic look at the world of baseball 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z That's three for three, Mason pointed out, "a batting average Lou Gehrig would be jealous of." The cutthroat history behind the explosive "Perry Mason" grocery feud 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z No wonder it takes a rare character to succeed in batting, as Simon Hughes, a former English professional cricketer, observes. The art of batting 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z “We were batting the ball across the table and seeing what bounce it got,” Mr. Howard said. The Path to Charlie Sheen’s H.I.V. Disclosure 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z But Mr. Bradlee is hampered by the incontrovertible fact that Williams was a significant personage because of his batting feats. Books Of the Times: Ben Bradlee Jr. Plumbs Ted Williams’s Life in ‘The Kid’ 2013-12-04T22:02:20Z Beginning Tuesday, May 26, miniature golf, batting cages, and bowling alleys may resume operations. Ohio to allow wedding receptions of up to 300 people soon, loosening coronavirus restrictions 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z Forced to flee their country during the Soviet invasion and ensuing civil war, they settled as refugees in cricket-crazy Pakistan where they learned the arts of bowling, batting and fielding. Feel-good film follows Afghan cricketing triumph 2010-06-17T12:42:00Z No eyelash batting here – just very clever, laugh-out-loud satire coupled with cutting sarcasm, which points sharp fingers at a political system that treats the poor so unkindly. Bollywood dances to another tune at the first Indian film festival of London 2010-08-26T15:00:00Z Maybe “UnREAL” played this card too soon for us — or Rachel — to be attached to Brandi, or maybe Rachel’s just numbed by her own powerlessness, but Brandi’s breakdown happens without Rachel batting an eye. ‘UnREAL’ Season 2, Episode 3: War Is Easy 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z He began to investigate in real-time, batting around theories that Simmons was being held captive by his housekeeper or that he was simply ready for a more reclusive life. The 10 must-listen podcast episodes of the decade 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z SAT-SUN Run the bases, tour the clubhouse, meet players including new slugger Nelson Cruz, get autographs, Mariners Care Garage Sale, batting cage, photo ops, attractions including Kids Zone, zip line, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z And the worst of it is when they rub spit into their hands just before batting. Hints From Heloise: A spitting image of grossness 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z This comedy writer is always on—not telling jokes, necessarily, but batting around premises, test-driving affectionate insults, noodling with slight material. The Toothless Satire of “I’m Sorry” and “Friends from College” 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Moe Berg played 15 mostly unremarkable seasons as a catcher in the majors for various teams, retiring in 1939 with a mediocre career batting average of .243 and a paltry six home runs. Who Was Moe Berg? A Spy, a Big-League Catcher and an Enigma 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z Zimmerman took batting practice and participated in some team drills, but unlike most professional baseball players, he hardly played in any preseason games. Perspective | Less practice usually doesn’t make perfect. Is Ryan Zimmerman a case study? 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z After “batting around” various ideas, Adès thought of “The Divine Comedy.” An ‘Allegory for Our Times’: The Royal Ballet’s ‘Dante Project’ 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z He sat staring at the field, where the Tampa Bay Rays were taking batting practice. I took my dead father to a Red Sox game 2013-03-09T15:00:00Z But it drove me to batting cages and games of catch and an immersion in statistical analysis that’s proven useful later in life. Here’s why kids love Beyblades 2012-07-11T13:46:00Z “Ex-cuse me?” she responds, batting her lashes, enjoying the vague reference to naughty things one can do with one’s mouth, then blasts out another scale. Are You There, God? It’s Me, Katy Perry 2014-01-22T17:08:52Z If it were five times bigger, and stuffed with batting, this pullover would make a fine armchair. Memphis Milano Returns, and Takes Over Fashion 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Not just the home run totals, and I think he probably would have reached 700, but the points off his batting average by missing those prime seasons. Ted Williams: Secrets of baseball’s greatest hitter — and an unsung hero on race 2013-12-15T14:00:00Z She takes a tube sock and stuffs it full of batting. 16 tasks to do around the home before it gets too cold 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z As we stood behind the batting cage before the game, an older guard signaled to me. Terry Taylor Appreciation: Former AP Sports Writer remembers ‘she was the most everything’ 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Mohammed Shami has blitzed his way through batting lineups to pick up 16 wickets at a remarkable average of 9.56 in just five games. Perfect record leaves host India as favorites over New Zealand in Cricket World Cup semifinal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Mohammed Shami has blitzed his way through batting lineups to pick 16 wickets at a remarkable average of 9.56 in just five games. Cricket World Cup final four includes the hosts, the 5-time champions, 2 contenders. But no England 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Too often we have seen games meandering towards an inevitable conclusion with teams batting the overs to help their net run-rate and who can blame them? My plan to revitalise ODI World Cup - Finn column 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Watch highlights of India's batting as the hosts make it nine wins from nine World Cup matches with a 160-run victory over the Netherlands. India's batters inspire big win over Netherlands 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Tony Chambers, Disney’s executive vice president of theatrical distribution, acknowledged that the results were “disappointing” given Marvel’s “unparalleled batting average.” Marvel Flounders at the Box Office With ‘The Marvels’ 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z They were bowled out in all five of those games, as a batting line-up that powered England to the title in 2019 failed miserably. World Cup exit my fault for focusing on Tests - Key 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z But the biggest improvement has been their batting. World Cup 2023: Afghanistan's dazzling run captivates cricket 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z England made a quick start given the good batting conditions in Pune. Ben Stokes’ first Cricket World Cup century helps England end losing streak with win vs. Netherlands 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z While the batting has struggled, England's bowling has at least improved in the past three games. Stokes' fine century helps England beat Netherlands 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The first postseason of the pitch clock also included defensive shift limits and larger bases, leading to increased stolen bases and appearing to contribute to higher batting averages. World Series 9-inning games averaged 3 hours, 1 minute — fastest since 1996 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z It remains the highest score in a World Cup final, with the left-hander famously batting with a squash ball lodged in his left glove to help his top hand dominate. Is Maxwell's 'miracle' the greatest men's ODI innings? 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z South Africa and hosts India have undoubtedly been the standout batting sides in this tournament, but Afghanistan are next on the list. Sensational Maxwell leads Australia to semi-finals 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Except for the game against Australia, where they were pushed after losing three quick wickets at the start, the batting hasn't been under pressure. Cricket World Cup: Why India looks unstoppable 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z When Shreyas Iyer, batting with Kohli on Sunday, removed his helmet to bat with a cap on his head and a ring in his ear, it was like the younger brother copying his older hero. 'Kohli the one-day king and king for one day' 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z It has been able to achieve this with ample batting firepower. South Africa look to end India’s winning run at majestic Eden Gardens in Cricket World Cup 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z While many of Sri Lanka's batting woes were the result of outstanding bowling from India, they were also left to rue a sloppy fielding performance that saw Gill dropped on eight and Kohli on 10. Sri Lanka bowled out for 55 as India reach semis 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z I just want to keep batting, bat for longer. South Africa thrash New Zealand to close on semis 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z He hung out with a group of former players during batting practice. News Analysis: Is MLB's new playoff format too harsh on division winners? The debate continues 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z With India batting first on a Kolkata surface offering plenty for the skilful South African spinners, Kohli had to adapt his game, absorb the pressure and park his ego. 'Kohli the one-day king and king for one day' 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z “The 3,000 hits is impressive, the batting average, the home run numbers. But, honestly, I’m jealous of the Gold Gloves.” Aaron Judge wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z He stood behind the batting cage at Chase Field, little more than two weeks after the Dodgers’ season crashed to an unceremonious end on this very field. Mookie Betts is at the World Series, but not as player. 'I have to do better, no matter what.' 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z South Africa's place in the top for is now all but assured, with the Proteas batting and bowling units both impressing once again. South Africa thrash New Zealand to close on semis 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The roof was closed while the grounds crew worked on the field before batting practice. Chase Field roof open for World Series Game 3 between Diamondbacks and Rangers 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Unlike their previous defeats, England played well for more than half of this game, but those losses have sapped all of the confidence of a once great batting line-up. England beaten by India in latest capitulation 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z While the Automated Ball-Strike system won’t be used at the major league level next year, Manfred said there have been improvements in tailoring the computer to individual batting stances in minor league testing. MLB will examine its playoff format but isn’t rushing to make changes 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z This win was noteworthy for it being their first victory batting second at this tournament. South Africa defy Pakistan to stay on course for semis 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Then, it beat Pakistan by 62 runs on a good batting surface in Bengaluru. Australia and New Zealand rivalry is renewed in a Himalayan setting at the Cricket World Cup 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z For the first game against New Zealand England stuck to a familiar formula - an XI packed with all-rounders to give batting depth and bowling options. 'A mess from the start - now England's World Cup is over' 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z ARLINGTON, Texas — Stolen bases and batting averages are up and game times are down in the first postseason with the pitch clock and larger bases. Stolen bases and batting average are up, game times down in first postseason with MLB’s new rules 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z South Africa's batting might was no secret coming into this tournament. South Africa thrash Bangladesh as De Kock hits 174 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Familiar batting frailties gave the bowlers too much to do, even if the attack put in a wholehearted effort to defend the score. South Africa defy Pakistan to stay on course for semis 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Schwarber, Turner and Harper, the top three hitters in Philadelphia’s batting order, went 0 for 9 with four strikeouts. Pham, Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks power past Phillies 5-1 to force NLCS Game 7 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Shami's first appearance of the tournament emphasised the depth of not just India's batting, but their bowling reserves, too. Kohli & Shami lead India to win over New Zealand 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Yet, the inability to hit has become an annual shock — especially with Freeman and Betts spearheading the batting order. Dynasty derailed: Inside the October issues keeping the Dodgers from another World Series 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Pavin Smith went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in his first start of the postseason, batting him fifth as the designated hitter. Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z It is likely to be inclined towards Shami to have the best chance to bowl 50 overs against an in-form New Zealand batting lineup. Unbeaten New Zealand and India meet at scenic Dharamsala in Cricket World Cup on Sunday 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z The famous Wankhede Stadium, where India held the World Cup aloft 12 years ago, is known as one of the best batting grounds in India, while spinners often struggle here. England hope Mumbai return can ignite campaign 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z In a World Cup in which there has been a dearth of close encounters, this match at least threatened to go to the wire before Pakistan's batting crumpled. Warner ton inspires Australia victory over Pakistan 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z With little substantial batting below that, early breakthroughs are crucial to exposing their only real weakness as a team. 'England should target South Africa's old wounds' 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The Astros challenged, and the video review showed Abreu’s glove grazing one of the fingers on the batting glove in Semien’s back pocket as the finger popped into the air from the rear pocket. Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Arizona had just four hits in each of the first two games for a .129 batting average. D-backs rookie Brandon Pfaadt will try to slow the homer-happy Phillies in Game 3 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z While the South African batting effort was disappointing, it was the bowling performance at the end of the Netherlands' innings that started their demise. Netherlands shock South Africa at World Cup 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z There were a couple of blemishes on Warner's knock as was dropped twice on 10 and 105, but he and Marsh made hay in favourable batting conditions. Warner ton inspires Australia victory over Pakistan 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z But, the Netherlands victory has opened a small wound within their batting line-up that a confident England, on it from ball one, can capitalise on at a ground that statistically favours seam bowling over spin. 'England should target South Africa's old wounds' 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Teravainen got the Hurricanes to 3-1 early in the second period when he went top shelf after batting the puck to the ice when it took a strange bounce off the boards. Vatrano scores 3 goals, Mintyukov gets first NHL goal as Ducks defeat Hurricanes 6-3 in home opener 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Carroll has been a catalyst in many of those wins, batting .412 with two homers, six walks and two stolen bases. Seven months after signing $111 million deal, D-backs’ Corbin Carroll looking like a bargain 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z The target seemed so unlikely to trouble the powerful India batting line-up. Impressive India demolish poor Pakistan 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z A total in excess of 400 beckoned for Australia but they fell well short of that and instead left question marks over the balance and form of their batting unit. Warner ton inspires Australia victory over Pakistan 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z It consigns out-of-form Fakhar Zaman to the bench at least in the short term, while also adding strength to the batting lineup that is so dependent on Babar and Mohammed Rizwan. As crowded as it gets at the Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan before 100,000-plus spectators 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Pakistan played its opening fixtures in Hyderabad, beating the Netherlands by 81 runs and Sri Lanka by six wickets, thanks to a record batting chase under lights. As crowded as it gets at the Cricket World Cup: India vs. Pakistan before 100,000-plus spectators 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Today India has an enviable bowling line-up who have the ability to overrun Pakistani batting. India v Pakistan: Battle of nerves at arch-rivals' cricket World Cup clash 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The batting collapse was timid stuff, a whirl of reckless strokes that highlighted the dependency on Babar and Rizwan. Impressive India demolish poor Pakistan 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z It is a sign of South Africa's batting ability and power that it felt like they left plenty of runs out there, which is an ominous sign for the other sides in the tournament. South Africa trounce woeful Australia at World Cup 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z A guy can win the batting title and he can have two games in the middle of the season where he goes 0-for-8. Bob Costas saves friend's life with Heimlich. Who does he think can save the Dodgers? 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Pakistan’s batting change against Sri Lanka worked wonders, with Abdullah Shafique scoring a fine hundred on his Cricket World Cup debut. As crowded as it gets at the Cricket World Cup: India vs. Pakistan before 100,000-plus spectators 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Their batting prowess revolves around their charismatic but often understated captain Babar Azam. India v Pakistan: Battle of nerves at arch-rivals' cricket World Cup clash 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z The total was never likely to challenge India, especially as the dew under the floodlights made batting easier. Rohit century races India to win over Afghanistan 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Rizwan opens the batting for Pakistan in T20s and him set on 55 when they reached that many overs remaining left them as strong favourites. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka with record World Cup chase 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z That said, Tuesday's match will be played on a fresh surface which it is understood looks good for batting. Buttler questions 'poor' Dharamshala outfield 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z He hopped, stretched and jogged, seemingly alone with his thoughts despite teammates taking batting practice nearby. After Kershaw’s debacle, the Dodgers look to regroup with a rookie against the D-backs in NLDS 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z But if the visitors lack in batting, their bowling could make up for it. India v Pakistan: Battle of nerves at arch-rivals' cricket World Cup clash 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z But the bottom of the Texas batting order barely gave the Camden Yards crowd time to feel hopeful. Bochy 1 victory from another LCS appearance after Rangers beat Orioles 11-8 to go up 2-0 in ALDS 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z South Africa had pummelled the highest score in World Cup history when they made 428-5 as batting records were shattered against Sri Lanka on Saturday, but this contest was a sub-continental one-day international throwback. Kohli inspires India to victory over Australia 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The Diamondbacks were on every pitch, aggressively attacking Kershaw at every angle, 24 swings at his 25 strikes, only five swings and misses, never fooled, glorified batting practice. Plaschke: Clayton Kershaw’s dream start becomes another playoff nightmare 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z But South Africa have a batting line-up to fear and, when the big dance came, they hit the fourth largest total in their history, rather than going into their shell. 'South Africa show they are World Cup contenders' 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Every day, they come here, park their bikes under a tree behind the batting area and head to the grassy field where they start warming up. An all girls cricket team in India breaks with tradition 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Acuña has plenty of help behind him in the batting order. Braves face Phillies in NLDS looking for payback after shocking playoff loss a year ago 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z But when Starc and Hazlewood made early inroads into their batting it exposed some underlying nerves as panic briefly set in and silenced the vociferous home crowd. Kohli inspires India to victory over Australia 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z HYDERABAD, India — Pakistan overcame a top-order batting hiccup with sharp pace bowling to beat the Netherlands by 81 runs Friday at the Cricket World Cup. Pacers help Pakistan beat the Netherlands at the Cricket World Cup 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The youngsters are making the jump from hitting off a stationary tee to batting versus live pitching and need steady tosses, Terrazas said. Community goes to bat for West Long Beach Little League after equipment theft 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z However, it’s possible both are limited to only one or two times through the batting order, leaving potentially two or three innings for the middle of the bullpen to yet again cover. Eighteen outs: Can the Dodgers' patchwork pitching staff sustain a deep playoff run? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Their batting, the strength that has taken them to their position of double word champions in white-ball cricket, was unusually muddled. 'England's defeat is a worry but don't panic yet' 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z In contrast, England struggled to 282-9 in a lacklustre batting performance. England routed by New Zealand in World Cup opener 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Bates said that neither he nor co-hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc encourage hitters in batting practice or video preparation sessions to change their approach with two outs. On the outs? Dodgers have shown they're never out of an inning 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z India and Pakistan are in the top three in both metrics, with South Africa's batting against pace the best in the world in this cycle. How ODI cricket and England have changed since 2019 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Seager lost the AL batting title on the final day to Tampa Bay’s Yandy Díaz, who didn’t play in the Rays’ season finale. Rangers falter in season finale in 1-0 loss to Seattle, allowing Houston to win AL West 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Díaz didn’t play Sunday after appearing as a pinch hitter the previous day and finished with a .330 average to become Tampa Bay’s first batting champion. Luis Arraez, Yandy Díaz win batting titles while sitting out on final day 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z In 17 plate appearances with the bases loaded, Crawford has 11 hits in 16 at-bats for a .688 batting average with three doubles, two homers, a sac fly, two strikeouts and 26 RBI. J.P. Crawford delivers again as Mariners beat Rangers, keep playoff hopes alive 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z And, although they managed one more win than Kent over the course of the season, they paid the price for some poor batting displays. Middlesex relegated after dramatic defeat by Notts 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Belt replaced Bichette in the second spot in the batting order. Bassitt reaches 200 innings and Blue Jays beat Yankees 6-0 for key win in AL wild card race 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Harper whipped off his batting helmet and went off on Hernández as he walked down the baseline. Harper flips out on umpire, flips Phillies helmet into stands and then retrieved by kid 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The 40-year-old is putting the finishing touches on a stellar career that includes two MVP awards, A Triple Crown, four batting titles, 12 All-Star appearances and a 2003 World Series title. Analysis: It looks like it’ll take all 162 games to decide MLB’s postseason races 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Physical tickets have gone the way of flannel uniforms and pitchers batting. With new rules, MLB to draw more than 70 million fans, highest attendance since 2017 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Major League Baseball’s only Triple Crown winner since 1967 stuffed dozens of barely used cleats and a bunch of batting gloves in a cardboard box at his feet. Miguel Cabrera’s career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole, who wrapped up his season with a two-hitter on Wednesday, took batting practice before the game. Bassitt reaches 200 innings and Blue Jays beat Yankees 6-0 for key win in AL wild card race 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z They only managed three bowling bonus points - but their 21st title triumph was secured as Essex failed to pick up any batting points from their game with Northamptonshire. Surrey retain County Championship title 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z So they unretired the song in June, playing it first around the batting cages, and the clubhouse as the good vibes returned, and now, at Citizens Bank Park as the soundtrack of postseason victories. The Phillies are again embracing ‘Dancing On My Own’ as their postseason party anthem 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Only four teams have a lower batting average against breaking balls. Mariners’ struggles to hit breaking pitches exacerbated in September 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z One encouraging sign, Hoskins is hitting home runs in batting practice and up to about 75 or 80 swings a day. Phillies’ injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make postseason roster 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The Japanese slugger is the favorite for the AL MVP award after batting .304 with 44 homers, 95 RBIs, eight triples and 20 steals. Shohei Ohtani headlines majors’ soon-to-be free agents, and there’s a sizable gap to the next name 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Well, four games into that stretch, all defeats, including an extremely disheartening and noncompetitive 5-1 loss to the Astros on Monday, and those hopes are shrinking like Seattle’s batting average with runners in scoring position. After another September loss, the Mariners’ season is slip-sliding away 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z In his second career start, cornerback Devon Witherspoon — the fifth overall pick of the 2023 draft — showed again why the Seahawks wanted him, making a team-high 11 tackles and batting down two passes. More Bobo: WR Jake Bobo scores first TD in Seahawks’ win over Panthers 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z With Los Angeles police investigating, gallery staff were re-watching surveillance video that captured part of the crime and batting around various theories. LAPD investigating midnight heist of $1.5-million Buddha statue 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z The team is hopeful Lewis, who leads the team with a .309 batting average and has 15 homers, is ready to return for the playoffs. Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 win over Angels 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z In his last 54 games entering Friday, Smith is batting just .244 with five home runs and 26 RBI. Broken rib? Bad habits? Dodgers seeking answers to Will Smith's second-half struggles 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Athletics: OF JJ Bleday, sidelined since Aug. 14 with a sprained left knee, ran the bases with sliding incorporated and hit early batting practice off the machine. Crawford homers, Kelenic drives in two to back Castillo’s win as Mariners beat A’s 7-2 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Seattle had 34 plate appearances with at least one runner on second or third and produced just four hits — all singles — for a .121 batting average. Mariner bats need to get going in season’s final two weeks 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Martinez became a role model in the batting cage with his tireless hitting routine. ‘Bring something special’: Can the Dodgers’ new-look culture carry them for postseason run? 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z He pitched for 11 big league teams but is repeatedly reminded of his batting feat. Bartolo Colon celebrated for 21-year career, announcing retirement 5 years after last pitch 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Despite a season-worst .193 batting average in September, Smith believes he has been “hitting the ball pretty hard” the last three weeks without it being reflected in the results. Broken rib? Bad habits? Dodgers seeking answers to Will Smith's second-half struggles 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z If Roy is fit to travel to the World Cup, it may now not be as part of the starting XI after Dawid Malan grabbed the chance to open the batting. England should take Roy to World Cup - Anderson 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Still, they have the experience of being the reigning world champions in both limited-overs formats and their batting in particular is the envy of the world. Malan ton seals England series win over New Zealand 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z So, three months into their up-and-down start to the season, most of the team gathered in the batting cages before the start of a pivotal homestand to finally — as a group — address it out loud. ‘Bring something special’: Can the Dodgers’ new-look culture carry them for postseason run? 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z “They want batting practice against the best air force in the world,” Gen. Kelly said during a conference on air and space superiority. Stepped-up Chinese aerial intercepts may lead to a global crisis, U.S. Pacific command warns 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z While England's own spinners are in fine form, there are still concerns about the batting line-up's approach to playing slow bowling. What have we learned from England women's summer? 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z This was only the 10th time in a 108-match ODI career that Stokes has occupied the number four spot in the England batting order. 'Stokes tees off to put rest of world on notice' 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z On a pitch that made batting far from straightforward, Malan used his experience of 13 years spent with Middlesex to time the ball exquisitely. Malan ton seals England series win over New Zealand 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, there might be a few issues developing in the batting lineup three weeks out from the tournament. Ben Stokes hits 182 for highest ODI score by an England player to set up huge win over New Zealand 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z But, growing into his innings on a superb batting pitch, Stokes scored mainly through the leg side to reach the fourth ODI of his career and first since 2017, from 76 balls. Superb Stokes hits England ODI record 182 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Lewis has worked wonders with England's batting positivity but it gets a little lost in translation against the spinners, with batters looking indecisive about when, and how hard, to attack. What have we learned from England women's summer? 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z "We didn't think about the partnership too much - the idea was to keep batting. It is one of the memorable partnerships we've had and for Indian cricket as well." Kohli & Rahul tons help India thrash Pakistan 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Lewis is batting .314 with 11 home runs in 185 at-bats after an oblique strain kept him on the injured list until May 29. PCA, that's Pete Crow-Armstrong for the uninitiated, to make debut with Cubs 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z With four half-centuries, there were promising signs for England's batting line-up, but they lacked the dominant contribution that would have allowed them to post a winning total. England thrashed by New Zealand in opening ODI 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Ohtani has been considered “day to day” with the oblique issue that happened while he was taking batting practice on the field on Monday, something he rarely does. Shohei Ohtani is the rarest of players. Missing games is even more rare for the two-way star 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The bowling attack may be blessed with depth but little has been learned about the future of England's batting line-up. What have we learned from England women's summer? 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Nevin said Ohtani wanted to be in the lineup Tuesday, just one day after he injured his oblique in batting practice, but the Angels are asking him to slow down. Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels’ lineup, takes swings before game against Guardians 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z England's batting was the biggest concern in the defeat, having been bowled out for 104 and 116 in the last two games, and struggling in particular against spin. '100% the right decision' to rest players - Lewis 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z His progress, Nevin said, has much to do with the work he has continued to do with hitting coach Marcus Thames in the batting cages, which has improved his selection of pitches to swing at. Luis Rengifo extends hit steak to 14 games as Angels fall to Orioles 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Before Monday, he had taken batting practice on the field only three other times this season. Shohei Ohtani is the rarest of players. Missing games is even more rare for the two-way star 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Amy Jones has been her usual immaculate self behind the stumps, but her batting is a concern as she has not scored an international half-century since December 2022. What have we learned from England women's summer? 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The switch-hitting Raleigh was batting third in the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Reds, the second game in a row he’s been up in that spot. Cal Raleigh more valuable than ever for Mariners in pennant chase 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z It is England's second successive batting collapse after their 104 all out in the second T20 at Chelmsford, with Heather Knight's side looking fatigued and short of answers to Sri Lanka's spinners. England suffer shock series defeat by Sri Lanka 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Brook, 24, has been called up as batting cover for the four-match series, starting in Cardiff on Friday. Brook called up for NZ series as batting cover 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Ohtani was not in the dugout the last few games, though not far away from it either, just in the batting cage area right down the steps. Shohei Ohtani is the rarest of players. Missing games is even more rare for the two-way star 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Capsey, 19, is already a mainstay of the line-up but looking ahead, it is not quite as easy to see who is coming next in the batting department as it is with the bowling. What have we learned from England women's summer? 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Marte, by the way, was back in the lineup at third base for the second day in a row against the Mariners, batting eighth on Tuesday night. ‘There’s only one Luis Castillo’: A year later, blockbuster trade looks like win for Mariners, Reds 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Sri Lanka's players were visibly emotional, running on to the pitch and embracing the batting pair as the winning runs were struck. England suffer shock series defeat by Sri Lanka 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z While Balelo spoke to reporters in a suite at Angel Stadium, Ohtani took batting practice on the field - a rarity for the superstar, who typically hits in the cage before games. Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z He ended up not taking swings in the batting cages. Shohei Ohtani is the rarest of players. Missing games is even more rare for the two-way star 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Rockies: OF/DH Kris Bryant took full batting practice for the first time since breaking his left index finger on a hit by pitch July 22. Kelly strikes out 12 in 7 innings, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 4-2 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z He was batting third as the designated hitter Sunday as the Guardians concluded a three-game series against Tampa Bay. Guardians activate slugger Josh Naylor, sidelined more than a month with oblique injury 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Most of the Dodgers skipped batting practice before the game, but Smith and a few teammates hit off a pitching machine to simulate game velocity. Dodgers drop third game in a row to Braves on Orlando Arcia's 10th-inning homer 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Touted Angels prospect Kyren Paris made his major league debut starting at shortstop and batting ninth. Gelof hits 2-run double, Ruiz 2-run homer to help A’s pound new-look Angels 9-2 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Four years after Boone saw him taking batting practice as a teenager, the highly touted prospect was a huge hit in his big league debut. Prized prospect Jasson Dominguez becomes youngest Yankees player to homer in 1st big league at-bat 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The Diamondbacks needed one time through the batting order to get to Lambert, who allowed three runs in five innings against Atlanta his last start. Kelly strikes out 12 in 7 innings, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 4-2 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z They were both in the lineup Friday night, with Domínguez batting fifth and Wells seventh. Touted prospects Domínguez and Wells join New York Yankees for series opener at Houston 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Watch Harry Brook's impressive batting display as he hits 67 off 36 in the T20 international fixture against New Zealand at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. 'This guy is special!' - Watch Brook's 'magnificent' batting display 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Both countries have similar problems - an overdependence of batting at the top as the middle order appears shaky, and a bunch of fine fast bowlers. Asia Cup 2023: The undying charm of an India-Pakistan cricket match 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z They were both in the starting lineup Friday night, with Domínguez batting fifth and Wells seventh. Prized prospect Jasson Dominguez becomes youngest Yankees player to homer in 1st big league at-bat 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Torres is batting .340 with seven home runs in August, and the Yankees have hit 20 in their last eight games. Yankees end 10-series winless streak and beat Tigers 6-2 as Torres homers 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z She believes any power or timing she has while batting have been honed from years of playing the game rather than the physiological benefits from male puberty. First transgender cricketer to play T20 international 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Mitch Haniger returned from the 60-day injured list and played left field batting cleanup, going 0 for 4 with a strikeout in his first game since June 13 after missing 64. San Francisco’s Alex Cobb comes one out from no-hitter in Giants’ 6-1 win over Reds 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The players’ biggest thrill was standing in a roped off area behind home plate and waiting for players to drop by and give autographs during batting practice before the Dodgers’ game with the Diamondbacks. El Segundo Little League team gets VIP treatment at Dodger Stadium 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z He is still in the batting order every day, but the future of his arm — which accounts for nearly half his value — is shrouded in mystery and speculation. Why Shohei Ohtani joining the Mariners would make even more sense now 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z He added a key insurance run with an RBI single in the eighth, raising his batting average to a season high of .315. Mookie Betts has another monster day to lead Dodgers past Red Sox 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z For Neesham, it is a taste of glory at Lord's four years on from batting in the super over as New Zealand were agonisingly beaten in the World Cup final by England. Invincibles fight back to win men's Hundred 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Tom has just gone from strength to strength, particularly his batting. The Hundred finals - all you need to know & how to follow 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z He’s holding hitters to a .174 batting average and a .339 slugging percentage with the splitter, the lowest figures of any of his offerings. Logan Gilbert shuts down Royals, continues his second-half dominance 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z On a difficult night for the bowlers, the greasy surface making the ball hard to grip, Buttler was the headline act of some sensational batting. Brilliant Buttler leads Originals to Hundred final 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z But after labs, he would come back to the batting cages at night, turn on the lights and get in extra work, often on his own. Mariners Extra: Cade Marlowe maintains ‘very serious’ approach during breakthrough rookie season 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Rizzo took on-field batting practice, is scheduled to be examined by a doctor next week and thinks he will return this season. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman calls this season ‘a disaster’ 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Harris is partners with Langeliers in a fantasy football league and said he always tries to stop and watch when his friend is batting. A’s top Royals 5-4 to spoil Zack Greinke’s return from the injured list 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Trout is returning even while his healing hand still gets unusually painful when he hits in the batting cage. Mike Trout returns to the Angels’ lineup after a 7-week absence with a broken hand 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Trout is batting .263 with 18 homers, 44 RBIs and a .862 OPS this season, his third consecutive campaign in which he has missed several weeks of playing time due to injury. Mike Trout returns to the Angels’ lineup after a 7-week absence with a broken hand 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Pereira was starting in left field and batting seventh and Peraza was playing third base and batting eighth Tuesday night against the Nationals. Struggling Yankees promote OF Pereira and INF Peraza from Triple-A and activate LHP Rodon 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z “We knew it was going to be different this year based on the continuous batting,” Huth said. Pitchers winning the day at Little League World Series as runs are down 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Turner is hitting .372 with runners in scoring position in his first year with Boston following a decade with the Dodgers and is batting .395 against the Yankees. Yankees lose 8 in row for first time since 1995 as Justin Turner leads Red Sox to 6-5 win 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z It’s the way his dad first encouraged him to swing in their daily batting practice sessions. How Freddie Freeman and his father developed one of baseball's best swings 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Now he is batting .278 with an .800 OPS — and his 33 stolen bases are eight more than his total last season. Julio Rodriguez is on an all-time heater and Mariners are on an impressive roll 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Even in retirement, Ramirez, who took some swings in the ballpark’s indoor batting cages earlier in the day with his three sons, looks like he could get a couple hits. Still the Manny: Slugger Manny Ramírez returns to Cleveland for induction into team’s Hall of Fame 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Pitchers are zipping through opposing lineups, helped by a new rule meant to boost participation that calls for everyone on the roster to be in the batting order. Pitchers winning the day at Little League World Series as runs are down 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Rizzo, who has not played since Aug. 1, took swings in the indoor batting cage and said he is not considering shutting it down for the rest of the season. Yoshida, Bello lead Red Sox over skidding Yankees, who drop sixth straight and fall two under .500 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z He took extra rounds of batting practice on the field, seeking to hone back in on lining the ball the other way. How Freddie Freeman and his father developed one of baseball's best swings 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z He later returned to the dugout area and watched the game on a monitor in the batting cage at Oracle Park, involving himself in conversations with players and coaches. Giants skipper Kapler serving 1-game suspension for returning to dugout after being ejected 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Little League World Series games use a continuous batting order, meaning every player on the roster must hit. Northeast Seattle rolls to opening win in Little League World Series 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The slugger trotted around the bases without his batting helmet, which came off when he swung and connected. Detmers takes no-hitter into 8th inning, Ohtani hits 42nd homer as Angels beat Rangers 2-0 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z He threw his batting helmet into the air as he made his way to second, and then cast aside his jersey as he rounded third. Christopher Morel hits game-ending homer as Chicago Cubs rally past White Sox 4-3 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z For about an hour, father would throw son batting practice. How Freddie Freeman and his father developed one of baseball's best swings 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The A’s jumped on Liberatore early, batting around in the first inning. Gelof slugs 4 hits as the Athletics snap a 9-game road skid with an 8-0 win over Cardinals 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Ohtani trotted around the bases without his batting helmet, which came off when he swung and connected. Detmers takes no-hitter into 8th inning, Ohtani hits 42nd homer as Angels beat Rangers 2-0 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z "By the back end of his career he could end up batting as high as six or seven. He's that good." What to expect from new England seamer Atkinson 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Trout has been working out in the outfield, saying the injury primarily affects him while batting. Mike Trout says he’s making progress but has no set date for return 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z “Wow,” Fred thought, the seeds of his own future batting practice drills taking root. How Freddie Freeman and his father developed one of baseball's best swings 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z England would then have to find a way to accommodate him in a line-up full of batting talent. Stokes could have amazing World Cup - Pope 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z England have prided themselves on their batting depth since the 'white-ball revolution' in 2015 but they have shown some flexibility when it comes to prioritising bowling quality over batting depth, particularly during major tournaments. Stokes? Archer? Roy? Build England's World Cup squad 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Rangers: C Jonah Heim took live batting practice as he recovers from a tendon strain in his left wrist and worked out in his catcher’s gear. Bruce Bochy returns to San Francisco to face former club, Rangers beat Giants 2-1 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z He ran, took grounders and hit during batting practice in the hopes of returning Friday. Clayton Kershaw gets no-decision in return, Dodgers beat Rockies 2-1 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z In the midst of their grieving, Freeman and Fred used baseball as their escape, turning their occasional batting practice sessions into a daily activity to distract from their pain. How Freddie Freeman and his father developed one of baseball's best swings 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Earlier, Fire's 137-7 was set up by England batter Tammy Beaumont's 59 from 40 balls, but their batting faltered at the end of the innings with a collapse of four wickets for just 13 runs. Ismail hat-trick seals tense Fire win over Phoenix 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Generally since the World Cup began in 1975 the number of bowlers has held firm with sides now opting for an all-rounder over an additional batting option. Stokes? Archer? Roy? Build England's World Cup squad 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z “Coming in and seeing my name in the lineup for a good amount of time here in a row, it’s definitely a good feeling,” said Jones, who is batting .357 over his last eight games. Rockies get three bases-loaded walks in 10th inning, beat NL Central-leading Brewers 7-3 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The first baseman was serenaded by a band during batting practice. Diaz, Lowe, Arozarena deliver run-scoring hits in 3-run 8th innings as Rays beat Cardinals 4-2 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Out since June 17, he threw in the bullpen before the game. … 2B Jonathan India, on the injured list since July 30 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, took batting practice Tuesday. Jorge Soler’s homer helps the Marlins rally for a 3-2 win over the Reds 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Watch the Trent Rockets suffer a dramatic batting collapse, losing five wickets in 15 balls in their loss to the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. Rockets lose five quick wickets in batting collapse 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Northern Superchargers beat Trent Rockets by nine runs after a dramatic batting collapse from the hosts. Superchargers win after dramatic Rockets collapse 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Clark: After “Fat City,” I was batting zeros for a year. 'American Graffiti': An oral history of 'the quintessential hot rod movie' 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Schwarber has kept going deep from the top of the order, even as his batting average has hovered under .200 for most of the season. Schwarber homers twice to reach 30, Phillies top Nationals in first game of doubleheader 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z He was even dropped to eighth in the batting order. ‘Thank you, Philly.’ Trea Turner thanks Phillies fans for support on billboards throughout city 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Her coaches speak highly of a three-dimensional cricketer, one who is capable of opening the batting and is lightning fast when patrolling the boundary. Next Gen: MacDonald-Gay closing on England honours 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z He cut down on his strikeouts and increased his contact rate, helping him enter Sunday with a .321 batting average in his previous 26 games. Last rookies standing: Why James Outman and Bobby Miller key to Dodgers' stretch run 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Rosario finished the day batting .296 in his first week as a Dodger. Trade deadline additions continue to help Dodgers pad their NL West lead 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Marsh has been one of Philadelphia’s most productive hitters this season, batting .284 with eight homers and 44 RBIs in 101 games. Phillies place OF Marsh on 10-day injured list with left knee contusion 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z But Naeher stood her ground, batting the shot down with both hands. U.S. falls to Sweden in penalty kicks and is eliminated from the World Cup 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Blake Rutherford was promoted from Triple-A Rochester and made his major league debut, starting in left field and batting sixth for Washington. Pair of homers by Lane Thomas lifts Nationals over Reds 6-3 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z His batting average is back up to .250, sixth on the team. Last rookies standing: Why James Outman and Bobby Miller key to Dodgers' stretch run 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Evil has a career batting average much too high in this world for me to believe that life is divinely motivated. Rainier Beach shooting: Keeping perspective when trauma strikes a sacred space 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z He hit in the cage Wednesday and plans to take batting practice on the field Thursday. Mystery injury forces Dodgers' J.D. Martinez to sit out against A's 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Blue Jays: AL batting leader Bo Bichette has inflammation in the patellar tendon of his right knee, but an MRI Monday night showed no structural damage, the team said. Santander powers 2nd career grand slam as AL-leading Orioles rout Blue Jays 13-3 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z David Warner, of all people, was still batting. 'Showman Broad gives us the feels one last time' 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z A six-year veteran who has spent his entire career with the Angels, Ward is batting .253 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI in 97 games. Angels outfielder Taylor Ward placed on IL with facial fractures after being hit in head 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z On Saturday at The Oval, England were batting with the knowledge that Broad was bowing out. 'What a competitor. What a cricketer. What a bowler.' 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z The ball appeared to strike Ward next to his next left eye, knocking off his batting helmet. Angels outfielder Taylor Ward leaves game after being hit in head by Alek Manoah pitch 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z It is frustrating, certainly over the past couple of years when he's had batting issues. 'The premature baby who became an England legend' 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z England give themselves a golden opportunity to level the Ashes series with a joyful batting display on the third day of the fifth Test against Australia at The Oval. Brilliant batting display puts England in control 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z England gave themselves a golden opportunity to level the Ashes series with a joyful batting display on the third day of the fifth Test against Australia at The Oval. England set up chance to level Ashes series 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Casas, batting sixth, doubled in a run in the second and hit his 16th homer for a 2-0 lead in the fifth. Triston Casas homers, hits RBI double to lead Red Sox past Giants 3-2 for fifth straight win 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z I got a kick out of watching Benny Wasserman, 88, hit 90 mph fastballs in a batting cage. Column: What 'Barbie' teaches us about the beauty of growing old 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z I've also really enjoy batting with him - he's so good to have a laugh and joke with in the middle. 'The premature baby who became an England legend' 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z With lefty Tommy Henry starting for Arizona, manager Scott Servais put both catchers in the starting lineup with Cal Raleigh behind the plate, batting fifth, and Tom Murphy at designated hitter, batting sixth. Who is hottest Mariners hitter of late? That’d be Tom Murphy. 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Moeen, batting at number seven, added a cameo of 29, but was part of a flurry of England wickets late in the day. England set up chance to level Ashes series 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Moved up in the batting order, Casas homered and hit an RBI double to back Kutter Crawford, and Boston beat the Giants 3-2 on Friday night for its fifth straight win. Triston Casas homers, hits RBI double to lead Red Sox past Giants 3-2 for fifth straight win 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Ex-England captain Michael Vaughan said some of Australia's batting on day two of the final Ashes Test was the worst he had ever seen from the tourists. Sluggish Australia batting 'worst I've seen from them' 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Australia is in no rush but batting at half England’s pace looks set to backfire if the wickets run out. Australia trails England by 97 runs with three wickets left in the final Ashes test 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Moeen, 36, was injured running a single while batting on day one and, with his movement restricted, hit 23 off his next eight balls before being bowled. Injured Moeen won't feature on day two of final Test 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z This match was beautifully poised after two days, both first innings complete with Australia only 12 runs ahead, leaving England's batting effort on Saturday to shape the contest. England set up chance to level Ashes series 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z Brook has an uncomplicated batting technique and is similarly straight-talking off the field. Brook could have same impact as Pietersen - Vaughan 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Of concern to England was a groin injury Moeen sustained while he was batting. Australia edge England on first day of fifth Test 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The 2021 AL MVP leads the majors in homers and OPS at the plate and is among the leaders in opponent batting average and strikeouts on the mound. Angels GM says Shohei Ohtani is staying less than week before MLB trade deadline 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The slumping Turner, who is batting .245, had two errors and was ejected in Monday night’s loss to Baltimore. Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott hits in the 9th inning rally Phillies past AL-best Orioles 4-3 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z He was batting .222 in 86 games at shortstop, second base and outfield while also leading the major leagues with 15 errors. Red Sox trade Kike Hernandez to Dodgers for two minor-league pitchers 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z He took swings in the batting cage, ran sprints and played catch. Nolan Jones homers, Alan Trejo has 4 hits as Rockies beat Nationals 10-6 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z By this point, Brook was batting gloriously, scoring square of the wicket on both sides, playing handsome straight drives and picking up two leg-side sixes of his own. Australia edge England on first day of fifth Test 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z I have always been a big fan of Crawley and, on the best batting surface of the series, he gave Pat Cummins his most difficult day as Australia captain. Australia need to copy Bazball to win Ashes - McGrath 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z He was batting for a change, which led to a spectacle of him bounding about 15 feet in the air to second base. Savannah Bananas hit a home run in SoCal with their unique brand of baseball 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Of most concern to Cummins will be the way that he, the rest of his attack and his entire team fell apart in the face of England's shock and awe batting at Old Trafford. 'How are we supposed to feel about this?' 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z England have been the better side across the series, but paid a heavy price for missed chances in the first Test at Edgbaston and a sloppy first-innings batting performance in the second Test at Lord's. England denied by rain as Australia retain Ashes 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Crews took batting practice before Saturday’s game, and general manager Mike Rizzo said Crews will likely report to the team’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, to become acclimated to the organization. Abrams stays hot, homers on his bobblehead night as Nationals rout Giants 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z "We weren't expecting much play so to get what we did was a little bit of a bonus really," said England batting coach Marcus Trescothick. England will win 3-2 if they secure fourth Test - Vaughan 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z His batting average would lead the American League if he qualified, but he missed 31 games with a left hamstring strain just two weeks into the season. Rangers put All-Star SS Corey Seager on IL with sprained right thumb 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z In 45 games with Tacoma this season, he is batting .274 with 12 homers, 10 doubles and a a .924 OPS. Mariners recall Taylor Trammell from Tacoma, place AJ Pollock on injured list 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z They omitted off-spinner Todd Murphy in this Test in favour of packing their batting and it has ultimately paid dividends. England denied by rain as Australia retain Ashes 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Swanson was in the starting lineup against St. Louis, batting sixth for his first big league game since he got hurt during a 4-3 win at Milwaukee on July 5. Dansby Swanson, All-Star SS, activated by the Cubs after being sidelined by a heel injury 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z While England under captain Ben Stokes have previously said they are not interested in draws, Labuschagne said there was "zero" chance of Australia attempting anything other than batting out the day. England will win 3-2 if they secure fourth Test - Vaughan 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z Their inclusion of both Marsh and Green in this Test, extending the batting line-up, was done partly with this scenario in mind. Root strikes but Ashes hopes hang in the balance 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z New York improved to 16-22 without the slugger, who took batting practice on the field before the victory. Billy McKinney stars with bat and glove as New York Yankees beat Kansas City Royals 5-4 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z But perhaps the biggest concern for the visitors will be the way they crumbled in the face of England's batting assault on the second afternoon at Old Trafford. England denied by rain as Australia retain Ashes 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z He also has been working in the batting cages to help maintain his timing with his swing. Dansby Swanson, All-Star SS, activated by the Cubs after being sidelined by a heel injury 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z The hotshot prospect entered this weekend batting .216 in double A. Hernández: Shohei Ohtani says he wants to go to the playoffs with the Angels. Don't trade him 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z At 2-1 up in the series and knowing a draw is enough to retain the Ashes, Australia are batting for time and the rain. Wood gives England hope in battle against weather 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z At times Crawley, the southerner, was batting like he was trying to prove his point. 'Argumentative' Crawley vindicates England faith 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Their day-one performance with the ball, reducing Australia to 299-8, created the prospect of one good batting innings levelling the series. Astonishing Crawley century stuns Australia 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z It’s the 11th time this season that the A’s - last in the majors in team batting average and runs scored - have hit three or more home runs in one game. A’s hit 3 two-run homers to beat the Red Sox 6-5 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z |
| 随便看 |
|
英语例句辞典收录了117811条英语例句在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词及词组的例句翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。