Rubber Match Edit Meaning

1.

The final, and deciding game between two tied teams/opponents.

After both Frank and John won a game, they will play a rubber match to see who is the ultimate winner.

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2.

The tie-breaking game between two baseball teams in a series. They call it a rubber match because the winning pitcher receives a tote bag full of condoms. All rubber matches are sponsored by Trojan. The policy was implemented in 1957 when pitcher Guy Hugesac died of "explosive syphilis" while pitching game 7 of the World Series.

Josh Beckett won the rubber match today! Thank God he won't be dying of explosive syphilis any time soon.

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