The phrase "final inning" refers to the last part or stage of a game, typically in sports like baseball or softball. It represents the closing moments or the end of a game where the outcome is often determined. Full definition
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said that as the president was leaving Shaker Heights High School after a town hall meeting, he was quickly briefed on the fact that pitcher Mark Buehrle was carrying a perfect game into the ninth and final inning of a game back in Obama's hometown of Chicago. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
Team Maione went into the 7th and final inning with an 11 - 8 lead and that's where the game would end. (allsportsseries.com)
Cooper City couldn't muster any offense against Lake Region Eagle Lake and then had a rough final inning, losing 12 - 0 in the championship final of the gold bracket at the Roger Jones Kissimmee Klassic on Saturday at the Osceola County Softball Complex. (sun-sentinel.com)