Ahead by a run meaning
Hi, what is the meaning of "ahead by a run" and " their pitcher on the mound" in the following text?
He told him to conjure the most pleasing thought he could. He visualized an afternoon at Fenway Park, the Rex Sox ahead by a run and their ace pitcher on the mound.
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It means that his favorite baseball team (the Boston Red Sox) was winning a game by one point ("ahead by a run") and likely to continue to do well, because their best pitcher was currently pitching and likely to prevent the opponents from scoring any points.
- It means that his favorite baseball team (the Boston Red Sox) was winning a game by one point ("ahead by a run") and likely to continue to do well, because their best pitcher was currently pitching and likely to prevent the opponents from scoring any points.
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It means that his favorite baseball team (the Boston Red Sox) was winning a game by one point ("ahead by a run") and likely to continue to do well, because their best pitcher was currently pitching and likely to prevent the opponents from scoring any points.
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