DHed; DHing
: to play as a designated hitter in a baseball game
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Red Sox lineup Jarren Duran CF Rafael Devers DH
Alex Bregman 3B
Triston Casas 1B
Trevor Story SS
Wilyer Abreu RF
Kristian Campbell LF
David Hamilton 2B
Carlos Narvaez C
Walker Buehler P
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When: 7:05 p.m.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Returning 2025 clubhouse leaders OPS: Braves — DH Marcell Ozuna (.925), 1B Matt Olson (.790), 3B Austin Riley (.783); Padres — OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (.833), OF Jackson Merrill (.826), 3B Manny Machado (.797).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
However, Stanton’s tennis elbows and LeMahieu’s calf made this the right call, as Rice can fill the DH spot and backup at first base.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Though McLain is hoping to play in the field, Francona said a DH appearance is more likely.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Red Sox lineup Jarren Duran CF Rafael Devers DH
Alex Bregman 3B
Triston Casas 1B
Trevor Story SS
Wilyer Abreu RF
Kristian Campbell LF
David Hamilton 2B
Carlos Narvaez C
Walker Buehler P
How to watch
When: 7:05 p.m.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Returning 2025 clubhouse leaders OPS: Braves — DH Marcell Ozuna (.925), 1B Matt Olson (.790), 3B Austin Riley (.783); Padres — OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (.833), OF Jackson Merrill (.826), 3B Manny Machado (.797).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
However, Stanton’s tennis elbows and LeMahieu’s calf made this the right call, as Rice can fill the DH spot and backup at first base.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
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“DH.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DH. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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