5-hitter
Definition
Noun: A baseball game in which the pitcher for one team permits batters from the opposing team to achieve exactly five hits (safe bases reached by batting the ball).
Usage
This term is a specific statistic used in baseball to describe and categorize a pitcher's performance in a single complete game. It highlights control and effectiveness, as allowing only five hits is generally considered a strong outing.
Examples
- The rookie celebrated his first complete game, a impressive 5-hitter against the league champions.
- Her 5-hitter last night was crucial for the team's narrow 2-1 victory.
- The manager praised the pitcher's consistency, noting it was his third 5-hitter of the season.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in sports journalism and statistical analysis. It can be part of a longer description, such as "a complete-game 5-hitter."
- While "5-hitter" specifies the number of hits, the overall quality of the performance also depends on other factors like walks, strikeouts, and runs allowed, which are not implied by the term itself.
Variants and Related Words
- Hitter: In baseball, a "hitter" is a batter. However, in the compound "5-hitter," the word "hitter" refers to the , not the person.
- Two-hitter, Three-hitter, etc.: The pattern uses a number followed by "-hitter" to denote games with that specific number of hits allowed (e.g., a "two-hitter" is more exceptional than a "5-hitter").
- Complete Game: A game where a pitcher pitches the entire game for his team. A 5-hitter is often, but not always, a complete game.
- Shutout: A game where one team prevents the other from scoring any runs. A 5-hitter can be a shutout if those hits do not result in runs.
Synonyms
- Five-hit game: A less common but perfectly understandable synonym.
- Five-hit complete game: A more descriptive synonym if the pitcher finished the game.
Notes on Meaning
This is a specialized term with essentially one meaning in the context of baseball statistics. It does not have idiomatic meanings or phrasal verbs outside of this sporting context. The focus is purely quantitative, describing a specific game outcome.
Noun
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a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits
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