What "seventh inning stretch" means in baseball

The "seventh-inning stretch" is a tradition that takes place in baseball games during the middle of the seventh inning. The event provides an opportunity for players to take a brief rest, and for fans to get up, stretch their legs, and sing a rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." This tradition dates back to the early 1900s and remains a beloved part of the baseball experience for fans.


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