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matchup

British  
/ ˈmætʃʌp /

noun

  1. a sports match

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The teams play again Wednesday night at Hart Park, and it’s quite a pitching matchup: Gary Morse vs.

From Los Angeles Times

The Final Four matchups reflect growth in the sport, Close said.

From Los Angeles Times

But the true depth of the Bruins has come from having long guards who can defend and change up what they need to do in any given matchup.

From Los Angeles Times

“Maybe some nights she passes more, but that’s just what makes her so special. She’s going to win 99% of her matchups.”

From Los Angeles Times

On their first attempt, all three were so confused by the shape that they flipped the regions and produced impossible Final Four matchups.

From The Wall Street Journal