deuces wild

Meaning

Phrase

A situation in a ballgame where there are two balls, two strikes, two outs and two men on base.

Origin

Refers to various card games where deuces are used as wild cards. Probably coined by Los Angeles Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully.

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