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TCU pitching holds down UT Arlington 2-1

He hit leadoff batter Brett Johnson, who moved to second on Josh Gonzales's sacrifice bunt before Kevin Daniels pinch ran for him.

White Sox fall to Guthrie and Royals

"Guthrie retired the leadoff batter in every inning while needing only 106 pitches for his fifth career complete game in 2 hours, 18 minutes.

A's hammer Angels again, 10-6

They got their shortstop back from the DL on Tuesday but lost their center fielder and productive leadoff batter to a hamstring strain.

Holliday, Garcia lead Cards to 2-1 win over Reds

He retired the leadoff batter in all seven innings and did not allow a runner to reach second base.

Jeff Keppinger provides Sox flexibility in lineup

The lack of left-handed hitters - made worse by the departure of A.J. Pierzynski - means Dunn could drop from third to fifth to separate him as far as possible from leadoff batter and fellow...

Cubs' Starlin Castro returns from hamstring injury

Playing his usual shortstop position, Castro just missed throwing out leadoff batter Eric Young on a grounder leading off the game.

Texas Rangers notes: Matt Harrison scratched from Saturday's start

He struck out the leadoff batter, Everth Cabrera, and then retired the next two on a popup and fly out.It's a positive step for Ramirez, who allowed five runs in his Cactus League debut on Feb. 25...

Derek Jeter singles in return from broken ankle

Jeter missed New York's first 13 spring training games and was the Yankees' designated hitter and leadoff batter Saturday against Atlanta.

Pelfrey impressive again, Twins blank Red Sox 2-0

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If Angels' Mike Trout is disappointed, he'll probably get over it

"Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto expressed confidence he won't have a disgruntled leadoff batter when the season starts.

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Sac High softball team makes strides under first-year coach

Jordan, a center fielder and the team's leadoff batter, batted .353, scored 38 runs and had 22...

RedHawks wake up in ninth, snatch 7-6 win from Rainiers

Brian Sweeney followed Paxton and carried the shutout into the eighth, when he was removed after...

On the Royals sudden bullpen problems

Holland and Herrera were unavailable after losing the Monday game, so this time it was Tim...