Sentence examples for in a close game from inspiring English sources

ST. LOUIS — All Manager Jerry Manuel wanted from Oliver Perez was for him to pitch better than he did against the Cardinals in spring training, and to last six or seven innings with the Mets in a close game.

But Collins, who removed Harvey after five and a third innings, said he would not jeopardize Harvey's health by leaving him in a close game.

Griffin won in a close game.

Why did they abandon the run in a close game?

In a close game, a single play can determine the final outcome.

"The bunt play was a big play, as they always are in a close game".

In a close game, the offense struggled, putting added pressure on the defense.

Against good teams in a close game, you can't do that.

The Seahawks lost that weekend, in a close game against the Falcons.

By then, late in a close game, some intensity seemed to have returned.

Late in a close game, an arrow hit a 400-pound lineman in the buttock.