play-by-play
(US, sports) A detailed description or analysis of sporting events as they occur in succession, one play at a time.
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New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/691104/ New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play – Yahoo SportsView AllThe New Yo…
I wonder if he'd be better served by a different play-by-play announcer. The flow/style between Meola and his partner is jarring.
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(US, sports) A detailed description or analysis of sporting events as they occur in succession, one play at a time.
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(US, sports) Describing a sports commentary in which a commentator describes every action in some detail as it occurs, often assisted by a second commentator who provides background information and other comments.
“New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/691104/ New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies: Live game updates, stats, play-by-play – Yahoo SportsView AllThe New York Mets…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I wonder if he'd be better served by a different play-by-play announcer. The flow/style between Meola and his partner is jarring.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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