: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 10¹/₂ or later 11¹/₂ bushels or 100 U.S. gallons (378 liters)
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: home run
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
Hernández, the reigning NL player of the week after his big series against the Yankees, hammered a two-run homer for his 17th, second most in the NL.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
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The fielding miscue proved costly when Seager hit a full-count fastball from Buehler more than halfway up the bleachers in right field.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 12 June 2024
He’s twice produced more than 30 doubles, and last year saw Frazier hit a career-best 13 homers.
—Kevin Flaherty, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024
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Ramos is hitting the ball hard, though
Should Ramos’ performance be chalked up solely to luck?
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
Hernández, the reigning NL player of the week after his big series against the Yankees, hammered a two-run homer for his 17th, second most in the NL.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Related Articles Dodgers dismantle Rangers with 5 homers in 15-run outburst
The fielding miscue proved costly when Seager hit a full-count fastball from Buehler more than halfway up the bleachers in right field.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 12 June 2024
He’s twice produced more than 30 doubles, and last year saw Frazier hit a career-best 13 homers.
—Kevin Flaherty, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2024
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“Homer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homer. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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