inning
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Against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, they actually carried a lead to the ninth inning, giving them hope they might actually win for the first time since April 7.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Then closer Devin Williams blew the save, and the Mets fell in the 10th inning, keeping their streak of ignominy alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Anderson came to the plate in the third inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
His only 1-2-3 inning was the nine-pitch fifth.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Finally, as the third inning was about to start, Frank got a chance to talk to Conor, who was first up at bat.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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