After he crossed the plate and exchanged high-fives with teammates, he waved to his mother, Estela Milanes, who was sitting behind the third-base dugout.

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Mr. Rodriguez is 2-for-16 (.125) in the Yankees divisional playoff series versus the Baltimore Orioles, and his manager cannot risk another failed night at the plate from his high-priced 3rd baseman.

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Niese had a perfect day at the plate, tying his career high with two hits.

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He stood close to the plate and held the bat high.

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Three and a half miles high, with no evidence of folding, faulting, or plate tectonics, it was like nothing on Earth.

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Prof Sanders agrees that fruit and vegetables are not "super foods" that protect against cancer but - like many nutritionists - takes the view that it is better to fill up your plate with vegetables than a lot of the other high-calorie food it's so easy to snack on.

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With earnings season kicking into high gear, dozens of companies from across the market spectrum are slated to step up to the plate in the coming week.

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