Does the batter brush the ball when making this shot? (5)

I believe the answer is:

sweep

(Other definitions for sweep that I've seen before include "range" , "do cleaning" , "Clean with broom" , "Expanse" , "gambling event" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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