Answer: ledoff

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEDOFF

Began

LEDOFF

Went first

LEDOFF

Started

LEDOFF
Batted first
LEDOFF
Started the inning
LEDOFFOpened
LEDOFFBatted three before cleanup
LEDOFFBegan an inning
LEDOFFWas the first batter
LEDOFFHit first
LEDOFFWas first to go