doubleheader

noun

dou·ble·head·er | \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈhe-dər

Definition of doubleheader

1 : a train pulled by two locomotives

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

Examples of doubleheader in a Sentence

The two teams will meet in a doubleheader this Saturday.

Recent Examples on the Web

The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader in Detroit on Apr. 20. — Maria Torres, kansascity, "Royals' series finale at Detroit postponed because of weather," 4 Apr. 2018 While the Tigers can play doubleheaders, the Grand Prix is at the mercy of Mother Nature for each race weekend. — George Sipple, Detroit Free Press, "Five things to know about the Detroit Grand Prix," 31 May 2018 In those days the teams would play a doubleheader on Sunday and then have Monday off. — Ed Barkowitz, Philly.com, "Dick Fowler's 1945 no-hitter: the readers respond," 28 May 2018 The opening game of the series will be held Friday at 6 p.m. (CT), while the teams are slated to play a doubleheader Saturday at 2 p.m. Admission will be free for all three games of the series. — Samford Athletics, AL.com, "Samford baseball to host SIUE this weekend in non-conference showdown," 26 Apr. 2018 For a doubleheader, St. Martin is just a 20-minute boat ride away, and home to the ultra-luxurious Belmond La Samanna. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "The Best Places to Travel in 2019," 7 Dec. 2018 The last night game at Wrigley was the 2-1, 10-inning win over the Dodgers in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on June 19. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Cubs schedule quirk sets up enjoyable month of day baseball at Wrigley Field," 3 July 2018 A day after hitting leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader against Miami, Acuna connected. — George Henry, The Seattle Times, "Braves’ Acuna homers in 5th straight; 3 leadoff shots in row," 14 Aug. 2018 Carr's near no-no came in the first game of a doubleheader. — Creg Stephenson, AL.com, "South Alabama's Tyler Carr narrowly misses no-hitter vs. Texas State," 20 Apr. 2018

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