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Hey, Batter Batter!

PAMELA SMITH—AP PHOTO

On March 29, on opening weekend of Major League Baseball (MLB), the New York Yankees broke a record. They hit nine home runs in a game—a team high—against the Milwaukee Brewers. Fans noticed something odd: Some Yankees players used new bats called torpedo bats (see photo). The bats are shaped a bit like bowling pins, with a wide “sweet spot” where players hit the ball. They’re allowed by the MLB. Sports Illustrated reports that other teams have also ordered them.