exhibition game

noun

1. an unofficial game played under regular game conditions between professional teams, usually as a part of preseason training or as a fund-raising event.

Example Sentences

The good news: Spring training is three short months away, and tickets for the Dodgers’ exhibition games at Camelback Ranch went on sale Monday.

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The No. 22 Bruins’ exhibition game against Cal State Los Angeles on Wednesday evening at Pauley Pavilion will give Cronin a chance to figure out his rotations before the games matter.

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The Dodgers already had a prominent history in Japan, dating back to team trips there for exhibition games and the signing of Hideo Nomo.

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The Bruins will play a closed scrimmage against San Diego State on Sunday before facing Cal State L.A. in an exhibition game Oct.

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Rose was roundly criticized for the play in what was a glorified exhibition game but said he was merely trying to win and that Fosse, without the ball, was blocking the plate.

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