tie game
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It was a tie game with 10 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs had all the momentum—and the basketball.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
With the clock winding down in a tie game, Christie blocked Young’s potential game-winner, sending the game into overtime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2024
In the ninth inning of a tie game, the Dodgers asked Treinen to replace Michael Kopech with the potential winning run on second base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2024
“For him to do it with the bases loaded and a tie game, that was impressive.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
It frequently happens that neither side will score, but, unlike baseball, the game does not continue after the time limit has expired, but simply becomes a tie game.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.
