diff --git a/src/mlb_manager.py b/src/mlb_manager.py
index 6d58ee6f..9817f36f 100644
--- a/src/mlb_manager.py
+++ b/src/mlb_manager.py
@@ -526,6 +526,9 @@ class MLBLiveManager(BaseMLBManager):
 
         # --- Live Game Specific Elements ---
         
+        # Define default text color
+        text_color = (255, 255, 255)
+        
         # Draw Inning (Top Center)
         inning_half_indicator = "▲" if game_data['inning_half'] == 'top' else "▼"
         inning_text = f"{inning_half_indicator}{game_data['inning']}"