Definition

Noun A baseball game in which the pitcher for one team permits batters from the opposing team to achieve only two hits (safe base hits) throughout the entire game.

Usage

This term is a specific statistic used in baseball to describe an exceptional pitching performance. It is typically used in sports reporting, commentary, and historical records.

Examples

• The rookie pitcher threw a stunning 2-hitter in his first major league start.
• The team won 4-0 behind a complete-game 2-hitter from their ace.
• Last night's 2-hitter was the pitcher's best performance of the season.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often modified by adjectives like "complete-game," "shutout," or "gem" to further emphasize the quality of the performance (e.g., "a complete-game shutout 2-hitter").
• It is a subset of the more general term "hitter" used in similar constructions (e.g., no-hitter, one-hitter, three-hitter).

Variants and Related Words

• No-hitter: A game in which a pitcher allows zero hits.
• One-hitter: A game in which a pitcher allows only one hit.
• Perfect game: A special type of no-hitter where no opposing player reaches base at all (no hits, walks, or errors).

Synonyms

• Two-hit game (a more descriptive, less common synonym).

Noun

1. a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 2 hits