Rubber Match Origin Definition

Dead rubber is a term used in sporting parlance to describe a match in a series where the series result has already been decided by earlier matches.

Rubber match origin definition.

A rubber match or rubber game is a match where the winner of that match wins the series. The final and deciding game between two tied teams opponents. The dead rubber match therefore has no effect on the winner and loser of the series other than the total number of matches won and lost. Posted by henry on september 11 2003.

In a three game series tied at one game a piece the third match is the rubber match. The red sox having lost the opener and won the second game lost the rubber match against the twins. The sporting term rubber match refers to the final and deciding game in any series and traces its origins back to the 16th century english game of lawn bowling. In sports where 2 wins out of 3 games wins the match and after 2 games where each team has won one match the third and decisive game is referred to as the rubber match.

Rubber match posted by bruce kahl on september 11 2003. Rubber definition a highly elastic solid substance light cream or dark amber in color polymerized by the drying and coagulation of the latex or milky juice of rubber trees and plants especially hevea and ficus species.