Bottom of the ninth

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe second part of the ninth and final inning; the end of the game.

"Hitting a home run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth let the home team finish ahead of the visitors."

2.NounBy extension, any last chance or final opportunity.

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