- C. Carpenter – L. Rocha / 169$
- Detroit Red Wings – Pittsburgh Penguins / 180$
- C. Eckerlin – C. Jungwirth / 157$
- K. Dalisda – M.Martin / 140$
- New York Islanders – Utah Hockey Club / 161$
- Ottawa Senators – Florida Panthers / 160$
- Taylor Fritz – David Goffin / 195$
- Jakub Mensik – Novak Djokovic / 161$
- Aryna Sabalenka – Yulia Putintseva / 400$
- Qinwen Zheng – Leylah Annie Fernandez / 167$
Take the field
Baseball’s ‘take the field’ is a strategic maneuver, signifying that the defensive team—a pitcher, catcher, and seven other players—has meticulously positioned themselves on the field to commence an inning or game. The defence’s intense aim is to strategically eliminate hitters or compel them to advance to the next base before the offence scores.
Baseball fields are not just huge squares with four bases and home plate in one corner. They are the stage where a team’s unity and coordination are tested. The diamond’s outfield extends beyond the bases, and the pitcher’s mound is in the middle. In perfect coordination, the defence squad covers the field and makes plays according to their positions, which means they react to the ball’s trajectory and the base runners’ movements in a way that maximizes their chances of making an out or preventing a run.
In baseball, taking the field starts the defensive team’s attempts to stop the other club from scoring. The pitcher, as the game’s initiator, wields significant influence, setting the tone for the inning with each pitch to the hitter. The way the pitcher throws the ball can dramatically shift the game’s momentum. Other defensive players must be ready to play balls hit into play.