Pronunciation: [bˈɒtəm ɒvðɪ ˈɪnɪŋ] (IPA) 
The term "bottom of the inning" is a common phrase in the sport of baseball. In IPA phonetics, it is transcribed as /ˈbɑtəm əv ði ˈɪnɪŋ/. The word "bottom" is pronounced with a short "o" sound followed by a double "t" and an "m". The word "inning" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the letter "n" twice and ending with a "ŋ" sound. Together, they describe the second half of a baseball inning.
"Bottom of the inning" is a term used in the context of baseball, which refers to the second half of an inning, specifically when the home team is at bat. In a typical baseball game, an inning consists of two halves, with the visiting team batting in the top half and the home team batting in the bottom half.
During the bottom of the inning, the home team attempts to score runs by hitting the ball and advancing around the bases while the opposing team, known as the fielding team, aims to prevent the scoring. The order in which the home team's players bat is determined by the team's lineup, and they take turns swinging at pitches thrown by the opposing team's pitcher.
The bottom of the inning is crucial for the home team as it provides them with an opportunity to overcome any score deficit or maintain a lead they have built during the game. If the home team manages to score more runs in their half of the inning than the visiting team did in the previous half, they can potentially take the lead or extend their advantage.
Overall, the term "bottom of the inning" denotes the segment of a baseball game when the home team has its turn to bat, complementing the top half of the inning when the visiting team is at bat.
