Baseball
Noun
limit beyond which something happens or changes
Everything is clicking for the San Francisco Giants at the World Series, who find themselves at the brink of the series crown.
Verb
secure the winning of a competition or game
The San Francisco Giants have won their first World Series since 1954. Edgar Renteria clinched it with a three-run homer in the 7th inning.
Adjective
informal and not attempting to impress others
The folksy, friendly dugout icon Sparky Anderson directed Cincinnati's Big Red Machine to back-to-back World Series championships.
Noun
professional sports team that is a member of an organized league
The Texas Rangers topped the New York Yankees in the American League championship series and have reached the fall classic for the first time in franchise history.
Verb
cause (something) to happen sooner than it otherwise would
When the Nationals drafted Harper, they declared he would turn from a catcher to an outfielder to hasten his ascension to the major leagues by end of 2012.
Noun
feeling of sadness because of another person's trouble or suffering
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he feels no pity for the division-rival Detroit Tigers, who placed two more players on the disabled list Sunday.