inning
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Tucker’s two-run homer in the eighth provided the Dodgers some insurance they would end up using when Evan Phillips gave up a solo homer to Francisco Alvarez in the bottom of the inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
To put the final touches on the Dodgers’ offensive effort, Kyle Tucker hit a sacrifice fly and Tommy Edman hit a bases-clearing triple for a four-run Dodgers rally in the eighth inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
His velocity steadily dropped, with his fastball averaging 94.7 mph in the first inning and 92.7 in the fifth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Dodgers struggled against veteran Yankees starter Gerrit Cole — until he hung a slider to Muncy in the seventh inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
We didn’t get the call, but at least we were tied 1—1 at the end of the inning.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
Chief Executive Arvind Krishna said the company is in the “early innings of a structural shift for business,” according to a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“This is the first year in a decade in which you have seen small caps outperform — we are in the early innings of that dynamic,” Gabelli said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
He gave up six runs in 5⅓ innings, raising concerns again over his inconsistency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
They pushed on deep into the innings, with England not losing a wicket in the first 20 overs for the first time since their victorious 2019 World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
He had us shuffle around in our seats so that he could sit next to me for an interview between innings.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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