ninth

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“When you’re Nolan Ryan, and you’re not busy pitching yourself into dramatic ninth innings, across game-changing divides, past generational records, sometimes a moment arrives just because you’re scheduled to play that day,” Mr. Brown writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Boxer Anthony Joshua is placed at eighth with a fortune of £240 million, one place above his heavyweight rival Tyson Fury, who is ninth on £162 million.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

One night after dealing Braves ace Chris Sale his second loss of the season, the Dodgers’ offense did not wake up until the ninth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Vesia’s one-batter, one-out performance earned him his first victory of the season, with Scott working the ninth for the save.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

He went to a different middle school, but he’ll be in ninth grade at Oakview High with us next year.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison