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

Both "top of the ninth" and "top-of-the-ninth" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Top of the ninth" is typically used in baseball to refer to the first half of the ninth inning, while "top-of-the-ninth" is more commonly used as an adjective to describe the position or timing of an event.

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top of the ninth

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

This phrase is used in baseball to indicate the beginning of the ninth inning, specifically the first half when the visiting team is at bat.

Examples:

  • The score was tied at 3-3 going into the top of the ninth.
  • The closer came in to pitch in the top of the ninth.
  • Comedy Night At Top Of The Ninth Bar/ FHOP. Tuesday, April 21 at 4:30pm. Top Of The 9th Bar and Grill/Fryeburg House of Pizza in Fryeburg, Maine7 people ...
  • Create Page. Recent; 2012; Opened. Top of the Ninth is on Facebook. To connect with Top of the Ninth, sign up for Facebook today. Sign UpLog In.
  • Kimberly Saia Caliguire with Keith Aveni at Top Of The Ninth Bar & Grill · February 19 ·. Checking out the locals n karaoke...dare I scare them with a ...
  • 1 day ago ... PHOENIX — Michael A. Taylor wasn't expected to be in this situation on Wednesday: the bases loaded in the top of the ninth, the Washington ...

Alternatives:

  • top of the inning
  • top of the ninth inning
  • top of the final inning
  • top of the last inning
  • beginning of the ninth inning

top-of-the-ninth

This phrase is correct and commonly used as an adjective to describe the position or timing of an event.

This phrase is used to describe events or situations that occur at the beginning of the ninth inning or in a similar context.

Examples:

  • The top-of-the-ninth rally secured the victory for the visiting team.
  • The top-of-the-ninth homerun changed the course of the game.
  • Comedy Night At Top Of The Ninth Bar/ FHOP. Tuesday, April 21 at 4:30pm. Top Of The 9th Bar and Grill/Fryeburg House of Pizza in Fryeburg, Maine7 people ...
  • Create Page. Recent; 2012; Opened. Top of the Ninth is on Facebook. To connect with Top of the Ninth, sign up for Facebook today. Sign UpLog In.
  • Kimberly Saia Caliguire with Keith Aveni at Top Of The Ninth Bar & Grill · February 19 ·. Checking out the locals n karaoke...dare I scare them with a ...
  • 1 day ago ... PHOENIX — Michael A. Taylor wasn't expected to be in this situation on Wednesday: the bases loaded in the top of the ninth, the Washington ...

Alternatives:

  • beginning of the ninth
  • start of the ninth inning
  • ninth inning's start
  • ninth inning's beginning
  • first half of the ninth

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