rain out
verb
rained out; raining out; rains out
: to interrupt or prevent (something, such as a sports event) by rain
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The second match was rained out.
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
Halfway through a four-game series in which the Monday and Wednesday night games were rained out and the rivals had to play doubleheaders Tuesday and Thursday, instead.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
On Saturday, Columbus’ game in Buffalo was rained out, so the players split into Uber and train rides to head to Toronto to watch the Guardians play the Blue Jays.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Sunday’s Game 1 loss clinched a series defeat against the cellar-dwelling Rockies (12-16), who won Friday night’s series opener, 4-3, before Saturday’s game was rained out.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
Halfway through a four-game series in which the Monday and Wednesday night games were rained out and the rivals had to play doubleheaders Tuesday and Thursday, instead.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
On Saturday, Columbus’ game in Buffalo was rained out, so the players split into Uber and train rides to head to Toronto to watch the Guardians play the Blue Jays.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Sunday’s Game 1 loss clinched a series defeat against the cellar-dwelling Rockies (12-16), who won Friday night’s series opener, 4-3, before Saturday’s game was rained out.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Rain out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20out. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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