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inning

[in-ing] / ˈɪn ɪŋ /


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Milwaukee’s Joey Ortiz hit the first one 373 feet to left field in the second inning, and Wilson Contreras hit the other 389 feet to left-center in the fourth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

“Having kind of done that — an inning here, an inning there and then you sort of build up during the season, absolutely,” said Roberts when asked if 2025 could serve as a blueprint.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

He put one on the inside edge of the plate to Milwaukee’s Garrett Mitchell, who lined it into right field to dissolve the Dodgers’ lead in the ninth inning.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

In the ninth inning, Díaz recorded his third blown save in four appearances.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Four of their men had stood up to bat during the top half of the fourth inning, and they had got only a single on an error to first.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to make one more minor-league start, consisting of five innings and 75 pitches.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The 26-year-old, who took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings, bowled Jake Weatherald for 0 and Travis Head for 17 as both players chopped on to their stumps.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

His superb innings at Taunton was ended by a catch from spin-bowling all-rounder Archie Vaughan - a Somerset regular at 20 and son of former England captain Michael.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

When he was pulled after just five innings and 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday night, his fastest pitch was just 96.5 mph.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Up through the middle innings, both Johnny and their man, Red, had their stuff.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson



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