to the showers

phrase

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

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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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“To the showers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20showers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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