home teams
They bat last
Home teams are the teams playing in their own venue, as opposed to visiting opponents.
In sports scheduling, home teams typically appear second in matchups: The Cubs host the Cardinals means Chicago is the home team.
Home teams often enjoy advantages from familiar surroundings and supportive crowds.
The singular home team can refer to any local squad fans identify with.
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- home crowdLocal spectators supporting hosts
- fieldArea of specialty
- home field advantageBenefit of hosting games
- home turfOne's established domain
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