Strikeout (Noun)
Meaning
An out resulting from the batter getting three strikes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pitcher threw a curveball that resulted in a strikeout to end the inning.
- The batter swung hard but missed the pitch, earning a strikeout for the opposing team.
- With two outs and a runner on third, the pitcher got a crucial strikeout to preserve the lead.
- The strikeout was the pitcher's tenth of the game, a new career high.
- The umpire called a third strike, and the batter was out on a strikeout.