Definition

Noun: A complete baseball game pitched by a single player who prevents the opposing team from achieving any base hits. It is an official statistical achievement and a notable feat in baseball.

Usage

This term is used exclusively in the context of baseball statistics and game summaries. It describes the specific accomplishment of the pitcher and the collective defensive performance of their team for the duration of the entire game.

Examples

• The pitcher was celebrated for throwing a no-hit game against the league's best offense.
• Achieving a no-hit game is one of the most difficult accomplishments in professional sports.
• The rookie's no-hit game was the highlight of his career.

Advanced Usage

• A no-hit game is distinct from a "perfect game," which is a more restrictive achievement where no opposing player reaches base at all (no hits, walks, or errors).
• The phrase is often used in the construction "to throw/pitch a no-hit game."

Variants and Related Words

• No-hitter (noun): A more common, synonymous term for a no-hit game.
  • The crowd cheered as he completed the no-hitter.
• No-hit (adjective): Used to describe the game or the pitcher's performance.
  • It was a no-hit performance for seven innings.

Synonyms

• No-hitter

Antonyms

• Hit parade (informal, implying many hits were allowed)

Noun

1. a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team no hits