bat around
To have at least nine batters bat in a half inning.
To discuss.
bat away
To knock an object, usually a ball.
To avoid by diverting the focus of a discussion.
bat in
To bat so that a runner on base effects (a run).
bat out
to expel, using bats, paddles or similar things.
to churn out, produce hurriedly
to flatten something (e.g. with a rolling pin)
to continue batting (normally to prevent what would otherwise result in losing a match)