diff --git a/the_prestige.py b/the_prestige.py
index 82637c1..30eef5b 100644
--- a/the_prestige.py
+++ b/the_prestige.py
@@ -116,7 +116,6 @@ async def startgame(interaction, away: str, home: str, innings: Optional[int]=9,
     """Start a game with the given teams and, optionally, weather choice and custom inning number."""
     league = None
     day = None
-    innings = None
     voice = None
 
     if config()["game_freeze"]: