extra inning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extra inning
First recorded in 1875–80 as extra-inning (adjective)
Example Sentences
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When his team is behind, he could have to ask his starter to pitch an extra inning or two so that he could save his high-leverage relievers for games in which they are ahead.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2025
San Diego became the first team to lose 11 successive extra inning contests since Tampa Bay also dropped 11 in a row in 2015.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
One new wrinkle appalled him: the runner placed on second base to begin each extra inning.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2022
The Yankees didn’t score in either extra inning, and Baltimore finally pushed its automatic runner across in its half of the 11th.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2022
"It's only a matter of an extra inning," cried Copley.
From Rival Pitchers of Oakdale by Morgan Scott
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