outscore

verb out·score \ ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Definition of outscore

outscored; outscoring

transitive verb

: to score more points than

The Cats went on to outscore the Chargers 16-10 in the third and 17-12 in the fourth to win by 16.
—Dick Sparrer

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Before Friday night, they had only been outscored by four runs.

— john fay, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Reds' magic missing against the Milwaukee Brewers," 29 June 2018
Even at home, they were outscored by 14 points in the second half and couldn’t seal it.

— jeremy woo, SI.com, "Kevin Durant Puts on an Absolute Show in Game 3 to Put Cavs on Brink of Elimination," 6 June 2018
They were outscored 20-9 over two games by the Razorbacks, a result that came on the heels of three straight blowout losses to Stanford at home.

— nick moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Texas began its Super Regional run after early-season loss to Arkansas," 4 June 2018
Since back-to-back road wins, the Orioles have lost three in a row, during which time they’ve been outscored 19-4.

— josh land, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles on deck: What to watch Tuesday vs. Nationals, plus lineups, broadcast info and more," 29 May 2018
Hill finished with 13, J.R. Smith 11 — they were outscored 41-3 in Game 2 — and Cleveland's supporting cast played so well that James was only on the floor for 37 minutes.

— tom withers, chicagotribune.com, "On time, on target: LeBron James and Cavaliers pound Celtics in Game 3," 20 May 2018
They were outscored, 34-13, in the first quarter on their home court.

— terry pluto, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers Scribbles: Morning after embarrassment -- Terry Pluto," 14 May 2018
During Miami’s current four-game losing streak, it has been outscored 40-11.

— matthew defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Marlins suffer through seven-run sixth against Braves, lose fourth straight game," 11 May 2018
They were outscored by a 28-9 margin in those five games at the Wells Fargo Center, and 18-6 in the playoffs.

— sam carchidi, Philly.com, "Honeymoon period for Flyers' Dave Hakstol and Ron Hextall should be over | Sam Carchidi," 11 May 2018

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