The seventh inning stretch seems no longer a time to stretch and unwind, but merely to stand and hear more music and noise.

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For another use of the term "stretch" see seventh inning stretch.

It has been an Orioles tradition since 1975 to play John Denver's "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" during the seventh inning stretch.

In 2002 Jonny started stretching his arm while saying seventh inning stretch.

However, the holiday atmosphere, seventh inning stretch and end-of-the-pier organ music more than made up for it.

During the seventh inning stretch of every home game, the fans sing along to "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations.

Seventh inning stretch.

And despite the final score, this contest was still close until after the seventh inning stretch.

Scott Sanderson gave up three home runs in that second inning and was showered and shaved long before the seventh inning stretch.