1.   Leadoff hitter Brett Hardy, a lefty, hit a line drive to left field.

2.   Also, he was tagged for two homers, tossed three wild pitches and allowed the leadoff hitter to get on in each of the first four innings.

3.   And deprived the Sun Devils of their leadoff hitter and center fielder.

4.   And he attributes his low on-base percentage to his attempt to act more like a traditional leadoff hitter by being patient and trying to draw walks.

5.   And Lofton, on base six times, scoring three times, being intentionally walked twice, an uncommon show of respect for a leadoff hitter.

6.   And though the Cardinals need a second baseman and leadoff hitter, both of which Young would fill, sources said the contract issue could kill the deal.

7.   Anderson, who has been a productive leadoff hitter for the Baltimore Orioles, will not come cheaply.

8.   As a leadoff hitter, a lot of times you have to take the count to two strikes.

9.   As for the second coming of Nixon, it gives the Braves a leadoff hitter, much-needed speed and better defense than Klesko.

10.   As the White Sox leadoff hitter in the fourth, Ordonez reached on a single, then stole second before scoring.