doubleheaders
Back-to-back ballgames
Two games played back-to-back between the same teams on the same day, typically in baseball: The Yankees swept the doubleheader.
The term extends to any paired events in sequence.
A single game that counts for two in scheduling terms may also be called a doubleheader.
Occurring in direct succession
- consecutiveFollowing in unbroken sequence
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- same-dayWithin twenty-four hours
- afternoonPost-meridian hours
evening · rainout · makeup · rescheduled · postponed · matinee · nightcap · opener
back-to-back
Occurring in direct succession
- consecutiveFollowing in unbroken sequence
- sequentialOccurring in succession
- same-dayWithin twenty-four hours
afternoon · evening · rainout · makeup · rescheduled · postponed · matinee · nightcap · opener · first game
innings
Team batting periods
umpire · stadium · fans · split · series · matchup · dugout · bullpen · lineup · scoreboard
grueling
Extremely tiring and demanding
- exhaustingDepleting one's stamina
- drainingDepleting one's reserves
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
stamina · marathon · taxing · demanding · long day · wear · tiring · challenging · recovery · hydration
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
- Ballparksbaseball field, baseball diamond, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium
- rec leaguesrec league, league play, adult leagues, recreational leagues, house league
- 1940s SportsJackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Joe Louis, Ben Hogan
- Match Typeshome games, away games, friendly matches, playoff games, knockout rounds