extra inning

[ ek-struh in-ing ]

noun

, Baseball.

1. an inning played when the score is tied after the regulation nine innings: There is no limit to the number of extra innings in the major leagues, since no game may end in a tie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of extra inning¹

First recorded in 1875–80 as extra-inning (adjective)

Example Sentences

First, Roberts’ decision to try and get an extra inning out of pitcher Bobby Miller — who gave up five runs in 6⅓ innings in his first start since early April, having missed more than two months with a shoulder injury — backfired.

From Los Angeles Times

San Diego became the first team to lose 11 successive extra inning contests since Tampa Bay also dropped 11 in a row in 2015.

From Washington Times

The Dodgers do have an opening in their rotation for Sunday’s road trip finale in Boston, but Roberts said it’s unlikely that Kershaw, who threw an extra inning in the bullpen at the start of the rain delay, would start on only three days’ rest.

From Los Angeles Times

“Really good job battling back-and-forth and that is not easy in these extra inning games with guys starting on second base and all kind of different scenarios which can happen. To walk it off like that, it was a really good, needed win.”

From Washington Times

Last September, Alexis — who’s ranked by Extra Inning Softball as the No. 13 national recruit in the 2024 class — verbally committed to Washington.

From Seattle Times