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top of the ninth inning vs top-of-the-ninth inning

Both "top of the ninth inning" and "top-of-the-ninth inning" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. The first one is more common and refers to the beginning of the ninth inning in a baseball game. The second one is less common and emphasizes the specific part of the inning.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

top of the ninth inning

This phrase is correct and commonly used in baseball to refer to the beginning of the ninth inning.

This phrase is used in baseball to indicate the start of the ninth inning, typically when the visiting team is at bat.

Examples:

  • The score was tied at 2-2 going into the top of the ninth inning.
  • The closer came in to pitch in the top of the ninth inning.
  • SAVE CANCEL. Is the bottom of the ninth the last inning or is it the top of the. Peacerokker999. Answered Last. The bottom or top of the ninth.... INNING! It's both!
  • Apr 29, 2015 ... He has come back with a BANG and a ZOOM and a three-run homer here in the top of the ninth inning, and the Nationals, who were down 9-1 ...
  • Apr 9, 2015 ... the Springfield College Baseball team surrendered five runs in the top of the ninth inning to Westfield State, as the Pride fell to the Owls 8-2 in ...
  • Mar 11, 2015 ... This game appeared to be heading for extras until Lucas Luetge gave up three runs (one unearned) in the top of the ninth inning in his ...

Alternatives:

  • bottom of the ninth inning
  • top of the first inning
  • top of the seventh inning
  • top of the inning
  • top of the eighth inning

top-of-the-ninth inning

This phrase is correct but less common. It emphasizes the specific part of the ninth inning.

This phrase can be used to highlight a particular moment or event within the ninth inning of a baseball game.

Examples:

  • The home run was hit in the top-of-the-ninth inning.
  • The game-winning run was scored in the top-of-the-ninth inning.
  • SAVE CANCEL. Is the bottom of the ninth the last inning or is it the top of the. Peacerokker999. Answered Last. The bottom or top of the ninth.... INNING! It's both!
  • Apr 29, 2015 ... He has come back with a BANG and a ZOOM and a three-run homer here in the top of the ninth inning, and the Nationals, who were down 9-1 ...
  • Apr 9, 2015 ... the Springfield College Baseball team surrendered five runs in the top of the ninth inning to Westfield State, as the Pride fell to the Owls 8-2 in ...
  • Mar 11, 2015 ... This game appeared to be heading for extras until Lucas Luetge gave up three runs (one unearned) in the top of the ninth inning in his ...

Alternatives:

  • bottom-of-the-ninth inning
  • top-of-the-inning
  • top-of-the-seventh inning
  • top-of-the-eighth inning
  • top-of-the-first inning

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