two-hitter

Thân thiện

The pitcher threw a two-hitter in last night's game.

Definition

Noun: A baseball game in which the pitcher for one team permits batters from the opposing team to achieve only two base hits throughout the entire game. It is a notable pitching performance.

Usage

This term is used exclusively in the context of baseball statistics and game summaries to describe a specific, strong achievement by a pitcher and their defensive team. It is a compound noun.

Examples

• The rookie pitcher threw a stunning two-hitter in his first major league start.
• The team won 1-0 behind a complete-game two-hitter.
• His two-hitter against the league's best offense was the highlight of the season.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often modified by adjectives like "complete-game," "shutout," or "impressive" to provide more detail about the nature of the performance.
  • She pitched a complete-game shutout two-hitter.

Variants and Related Words

• No-hitter: A game in which a pitcher allows no hits.
• One-hitter: A game in which a pitcher allows only one hit.
• Perfect game: A game in which a pitcher faces the minimum 27 batters, allowing no hits, walks, or any baserunners.

Synonyms

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

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• 2-hitter