"Inning" Example Sentences
1. The second inning was the most eventful of the game.
2. During the fourth inning, the pitcher threw a no-hitter.
3. The home team's lead grew during the sixth inning.
4. The score was tied at the end of the ninth inning.
5. The rain delay lasted for one inning.
6. It was a close game until the seventh inning stretch.
7. The visiting team had a strong first inning.
8. The umpire made a controversial call in the third inning.
9. The pitcher took a no-hitter into the eighth inning.
10. The home team rallied in the bottom of the ninth inning.
11. There was a lot of action in the top of the fourth inning.
12. The designated hitter hit a grand slam in the fifth inning.
13. The game was tied going into the third inning.
14. The pitcher threw a complete game shutout in nine innings.
15. The seventh inning stretch is a beloved tradition in baseball.
16. The leadoff batter hit a home run in the first inning.
17. The game was delayed for nearly half an inning due to a power outage.
18. The home team had a strong start in the opening inning.
19. The visitors scored three runs in the top of the second inning.
20. The pitcher struggled in the third inning, giving up five runs.
21. There was a record breaking number of home runs hit in the game's first inning.
22. The starting pitcher was pulled after just two innings.
23. The opposing team's bullpen fell apart in the eighth inning.
24. The game was called after just five innings due to inclement weather.
25. The crowd went wild when the home team took the lead in the fourth inning.
26. The outfielder made a spectacular catch in the top of the ninth inning.
27. The visiting team mounted a comeback in the seventh and eighth innings.
28. The catcher threw out a runner attempting to steal second base in the first inning.
29. The game was tied heading into extra innings.
30. The home team clinched their victory in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Common Phases
1. It’s the bottom of the ninth
inning; the home team is down by one run.
2. The pitcher threw a no-hitter for the first five
innings; but then the opposing team caught up.
3. In the last
inning, the relief pitcher gave up a grand slam; sealing the victory for the other team.
4. The game was tied at the end of the seventh
inning; forcing the teams to go into extra
innings.
5. The starting pitcher struggled in the first
inning; but then settled down and dominated the rest of the game.