What Does The Term Rubber Match Mean

Rubber match posted by bruce kahl on september 11 2003.

What does the term rubber match mean.

A three game set in bridge is still commonly referred to as a rubber. In a three game series tied at one game a piece the third match is the rubber match. This 3rd set is called the rubber or rubber game. See also rubber bridge best of three playoff.

The dead rubber match therefore has no effect on the winner and loser of the series other than the total number of matches won and lost. In sports where 2 wins out of 3 games wins the match and after 2 games where each team has won one match the third and decisive game is referred to as the rubber match. Rubber game a term used for the last game of a series or match when the two teams have evenly split the previous games. Rubber definition a highly elastic solid substance light cream or dark amber in color polymerized by the drying and coagulation of the latex or milky juice of rubber trees and plants especially hevea and ficus species.

The final and deciding game between two tied teams opponents. When both players won one set each they will have to enter into a 3rd deciding game to determine the winner. Another name for a pitchers duel. A player who advances around all the bases to score is credited with a run.

A rubber match or rubber game is a match where the winner of that match wins the series. Referring to a tie breaking game as a rubber match is common in a variety of sports and games from bridge to baseball. Posted by henry on september 11 2003. A rubber game is the third and deciding game in a badminton match.