batted

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The all-rounder bowled in the middle before play, then batted in the nets with Durham batting coach Dale Benkenstein.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Questions about investigations over Fifa's ticket prices - launched by the attorneys general of California, New Jersey, New York and now Texas - were batted away.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Catcher, Carson Sheffer, Oaks Christian, Sr.: The Oklahoma State commit batted .440 with 14 doubles and five home runs while also showing off strong defensive skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The cat, not finding that apples were good to eat, batted the small ones across the yard, imagining they had ears and tails and other parts that made things worth chasing.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman