doubleheader

noun dou·ble·head·er \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈhe-dər \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Examples: doubleheader in a Sentence

Definition of doubleheader

1 : a train pulled by two locomotives

2 : two games, contests, or events held consecutively on the same program

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Examples of doubleheader in a Sentence

The two teams will meet in a doubleheader this Saturday.

Recent Examples of doubleheader from the Web

Also, the last time the Orioles won consecutive games without an extra-base hit was in a doubleheader May 1, 2003, against the Detroit Tigers.

— eduardo a. encina, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles notes: Britton dominant again in rehab outing, could return Wednesday," 7 June 2018
While Brown has stated McLaren attended the doubleheader in Detroit to explore its options, there didn’t appear to be a whole lot of exploring going on.

— jim ayello, Indianapolis Star, "Insider: McLaren seems destined to be part of IndyCar's future — one way or another," 4 June 2018
The Tigers have a day-night doubleheader scheduled against the New York Yankees on Monday.

— orion sang, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers minor league pitcher Sandy Baez hints at call up," 3 June 2018
Auburn concludes the regular season Sunday in a doubleheader at Chattanooga beginning at 1 p.m. CT before the SEC Tournament next week.

— james crepea, AL.com, "Statistically speaking: Auburn softball's offense at season-low after sweep by Texas A&M," 1 May 2018
That’s quite a doubleheader the Giants have lined up.

— bruce jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, "Saturday’s Dodgers-Giants doubleheader a look into the future," 27 Apr. 2018
Water polo region semifinals Tuesday include two doubleheaders in Orlando.

— orlando sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Water polo teams dive into region play," 23 Apr. 2018
The traditional doubleheader in Detroit and Dallas has the Lions playing the Bears, followed by the Redskins at the Cowboys .

— courant.com, "Champion Eagles Vs. Atlanta To Open Season; Freeney Retiring As A Colt," 19 Apr. 2018
Sunday's series finale against Atlanta was rescheduled for May 14 because of rain and Monday's game against the Cardinals is to be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 21.

— Houston Chronicle, "Cardinals-Cubs called off, MLB's 25th postponement in 3 weeks," 18 Apr. 2018

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