3-hitter (Noun)
Meaning
A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ace pitcher threw a 3-hitter against their arch-rivals, leading his team to a 5-0 victory.
- In her first start of the season, the rookie pitcher tossed a 3-hitter, earning her first win in the major leagues.
- The veteran pitcher's 3-hitter was a masterclass in control and strategy, as he outdueled his opponent in a 2-1 win.
- The team's offense was stifled by the opposing pitcher's 3-hitter, managing only a single run in the 3-1 loss.
- The pitcher's 3-hitter was a welcome change of pace for the team, which had been struggling to find consistency on the mound all season.