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top of the inning

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun top of the inning has 1 sense
  1. top, top of the inning - the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat; "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth"
    --1 is a kind of turn, bout, round
    --1 is a part of inning, frame

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Top of the Inning

Definition:

The term "top of the inning" refers to the first half of an inning in a baseball game, where the visiting team bats and attempts to score runs.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In baseball, the initial half of an inning, in which the visiting team has the opportunity to score runs.

Example sentence: The pitcher had a strong performance in the top of the inning, preventing the opposing team from scoring any runs.

Sense 2:

The beginning phase or stage of any event or activity.

Example sentence: In the top of the inning, the team strategized their game plan and prepared for the upcoming challenges.

Usages:

Usage 1:

During a baseball game, the top of the inning allows the visiting team to showcase their batting skills and attempt to score against the home team.

Example sentence: The visiting team dominated the top of the inning, scoring three runs and taking an early lead.

Usage 2:

The term "top of the inning" can be used metaphorically outside of baseball to refer to the beginning or first phase of any event or activity.

Example sentence: In the top of the inning of the negotiations, both parties presented their initial positions and demands.

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