ball game
Example Sentences
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“It was just a well-executed ball game and game plan that the coaching staff came up with, and the players, we executed it. I have to give a lot of credit to my teammates.”
From Washington Times
Providence: The Friars continue to find a way to stay in ball games, this time negating a big height disadvantage by hitting outside shots and getting to the line.
From Seattle Times
“All the credit in the world to Charlotte. They played a hell of a ball game, but we helped them,” Ham said.
From Los Angeles Times
“You look across the league when you’re running the ball — there’s a handful teams that don’t — but usually if you run the ball well, you win the ball game.”
From Seattle Times
“Make two free throws, go up four, different ball game. To me, the rest doesn’t matter. Had a chance to ice the game and missed both.”
From Los Angeles Times
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