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GNU Webster's 1913
- n. (Baseball) A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team four hits.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 4 hits
Examples
“As fans stood cheering, Guillermo Mota completed the four-hitter.”
The Huffington Post: World Series Game 2: Giants Bats Explode Again, 9-0 Over Rangers
“James Shields threw a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts in his second consecutive complete game, Casey Kotchman had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays handed the reeling Marlins their 10th loss in a row, 2-1 on Sunday.”
The Huffington Post: Edwin Rodriguez Resigns: Marlins Manager Quits Before 10th Straight Loss
“He scored an 87 with a complete-game four-hitter with two walks and 10 strike outs against the Braves.”
“Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to become the majors 'first 10-game winner this year, outpitching Tim Lincecum to lead Colorado past the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in Monday's highly anticipated Memorial Day matchup.”
The Huffington Post: Ubaldo Jimenez Out-Duels Tim Lincecum In Battle Of Aces; Rockies Win 4-0
“Troy Percival worked the ninth to finish the four-hitter, moving ahead of Randy Myers for sole possession of eighth place on the career saves list with 348.”
“… The Yankees took control of the 1978 division race by beating the Red Sox seven times in a row before Boston stemmed the tide on Sept. 17 when Dennis Eckersley and Bob Stanley combined on a four-hitter in a 7-3 victory at the stadium.”
“Volstad tossed six sharp innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter, leading the Florida Marlins to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.”
“Volstad allowed only five baserunners in seven innings while combining with two relievers on a four-hitter and the Florida Marlins launched a nine-game road trip with a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.”
“Grant Balfour completed the four-hitter, striking out midseason addition Ken Griffey Jr. to end it.”
“Trey Harper and Zack Cox combined on a four-hitter as the Panthers defeated Lawrence County (Louisa) for the state title.”
Baseball Super 25: American Heritage (Fla.) tops final rankings
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