But eventually, each atom encounters a plate at a temperature lower than its boiling point, at which point it sticks to the plate, just as water freezes when poured on to dry-ice.
Can Israel afford to give up its own place in the lineup in the belief that the United States, hitting lower in the order, will actually go up to the plate and take its swings?
They were also striking out at a higher rate (24% of all plate appearances) and making contact with the ball at a lower rate (75% of all swings) than any other team in the National League.