Wikipedia - "The batting order, or batting lineup, in baseball is the sequence in which the nine members of the offense take their turns in batting against the pitcher. The batting order is the main component of a team's offensive strategy. The batting order is set by the manager before the game begins (although substitutions may subsequently take place). If a team bats out of order, it is a violation of baseball's rules and subject to penalty. When the whole batting order makes plate appearances in a single inning, it is called 'batting around.' In modern American baseball, some batting positions have nicknames: 'leadoff' for first, 'cleanup' for fourth, and 'last' for ninth."
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