to the showers

phrase

: out of the ball game
a pitcher sent to the showers

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Alas, no one emerged with visible wounds and no one was sent to the showers, although only about seven plays ensued before the 90-minute practice was done. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Contreras was tossed immediately, while Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas were all sent to the showers early. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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