Sentence examples for gaining a game from inspiring English sources

Winning two of three and gaining a game won't do much for the Yankees' chances.

The Yankees won five of nine games on their trip, gaining a game on the Red Sox in the standing.

But each time they beat the Braves, the Phillies will benefit, either gaining a game on the Braves or not losing one.

The Yankees lead Boston by three games in the American League East, gaining a game in the standing on the trip because of Boston's 2-4 record in that span.

As the Yankees were losing tonight, the Boston Red Sox were winning a doubleheader in Pittsburgh, gaining a game and a half on the Yankees to move into first place by a half-game.

The Yankees 71-633) now trail the Orioles 71-622) by one game in the loss column, and they assured themselves of gaining a game in the wild-card race because the Tampa Bay Rays and the Oakland Athletics played each other Friday night.

The winners gained a game swing in the diagramed deal.

"I said we'll gain a game," Ewing said.

The Mets gained a game on Atlanta, which lost tonight, 6-4.

They gained a game on the Diamondbacks in the wild-card standing, and many more in their heads.

The Yankees gained a game in the A.L. East standings, pulling within two of Boston with three to play.