starting lineup
noun
: the list of players who are playing when a game begins
The manager has made some changes to the starting lineup.
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Every player in Henry’s starting lineup had a hit.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Ramírez and Alcántara — two of the organization’s best prospects — were not in Saturday’s starting lineup against the Houston Astros.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Additionally, shortstop Willy Adames was in Tuesday’s starting lineup (batting fifth) after leaving Monday’s game with what Vitello described as a thumb contusion.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Foothill’s starting lineup didn’t feature a senior.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Ramírez and Alcántara — two of the organization’s best prospects — were not in Saturday’s starting lineup against the Houston Astros.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Additionally, shortstop Willy Adames was in Tuesday’s starting lineup (batting fifth) after leaving Monday’s game with what Vitello described as a thumb contusion.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Foothill’s starting lineup didn’t feature a senior.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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“Starting lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20lineup. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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