outscore

verb out·score \ ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 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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The 2018 Phils, meanwhile, squeezed four runs out of four hits and ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory after being outscored, 24-7, by the Brewers in the first two games of the series.

— bob brookover, Philly.com, "Tommy Hunter throws two pitches for first save | Extra Innings," 11 June 2018
After twice shutting out the offensive powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning to advance to its first Cup finals since 1998, Washington outscored the Golden Knights across these last four games by 16-8.

— ben shpigel, New York Times, "The Washington Capitals, After Years of Frustration, Win the Stanley Cup," 7 June 2018
MISCELLANY North American bid a hit with FIFA The North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup outscored Morocco following inspections with FIFA.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Tom Brady has been working out in Foxborough after all," 2 June 2018
Golden State outscored teams by 18.5 points per 100 possessions in the third quarter this season.

— ben cohen, WSJ, "The Warriors and Cavs Will Meet Again. Here’s Why This Time Is Different," 29 May 2018
The Warriors outscored Houston 122-63 in the second half of the final two games.

— CBS News, "Warriors defeat Rockets, will face Cavaliers in NBA finals," 29 May 2018
Just two days after opening the series with an embarrassing 130-103 loss and being outscored by 31 points in the second half, the Heat readjusted and responded with force.

— jordan mcpherson, miamiherald, "Dwyane Wade carried the Heat to even its playoff series. Now, they're coming home | Miami Herald," 17 Apr. 2018
The Spurs finished with 22 paint points after being outscored 20-4 there to start the game.

— jeff mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "Spurs notebook: Gay could be ticketed for a starting role in Game 2," 14 Apr. 2018
Despite being outscored 732-712 for the season, the Diamondbacks managed to win the NL West for the first time since 2002, leading the entire National League with a record of 90-72.

— bob mcmanaman, azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks Chapter Two: Purple Haze 2003-2007," 26 Mar. 2018

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