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at the plate

idiom

baseball
: at home plate
The runner was tagged out at the plate.

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The Texas Rangers continue dismantling their 2023 World Series-winning roster, allowing ALCS MVP Adolis Garcia and All-Star catcher Jonah Heim to become free agents after both stars struggled at the plate over the past two seasons. Bill Jones, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 Donovan is a defensively flexible player who can cover just about any position in the infield or outfield, along with possessing a solid bat and approach at the plate. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025 Thames played a big role in helping rookie shortstop Colston Montgomery at the plate. Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025 But Daulton Varsho tapped a ball to Rojas at second who converted a force at the plate. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at the plate

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“At the plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20plate. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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