at the plate

phrase

baseball

: at home plate

The runner was tagged out at the plate.

Examples of at the plate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Come October, however, the Phillies will need power paired with their newfound selectiveness at the plate. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

There are also a couple of closers who can help fantasy managers, as well as two hitters who are on hot streaks at the plate. — Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

First baseman Jake Bauers has been particularly hot at the plate of late. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Benge threw out two runners at the plate in the first inning of Monday’s 2-1 win. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for at the plate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate