scoring position, in

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1. About to succeed, as in The publisher is in scoring position with that instant book about the trial. This term comes from sports, where it signifies being in a spot where scoring is likely. In baseball it refers to a situation in which a runner is on second or third base. The figurative use of the term dates from the second half of the 1900s.

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scoring position, in

Kevin Takeuchi and Andrew Lamb hit solo home runs for the Trojans in the fourth and fifth innings, but the Trojans squandered scoring opportunities with runners in scoring position in the seventh and ninth innings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

It was their only hit with a runner in scoring position in the entire game.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2024

The Phillies team that bashed homers at a record pace against Miami and Atlanta never cashed in back home, finishing 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position in Game 7.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2023

After stranding runners in scoring position in each of his first three innings, Miller flexed, fist-pumped and flounced his way off the rubber.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2023

Arizona moved into scoring position in each of its five first-half drives, the only empty possession a missed 55-yard field goal by Matt Prater.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2023

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