hitless
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Ohtani, who went hitless in four at-bats as the designated hitter in Friday’s 2-1 win, was set to DH and hit leadoff in Sunday’s first game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
In the All-Star Game, the players were hitless and the pitcher served up the only home run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Adell was hitless in four at-bats, striking out twice, in the 8-2 loss that dropped the Angels to 23-39, the worst record in the AL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Ace Jack Kaplan came in to close the game with 1 1/3 hitless innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Myself this morn Beheld the Infanta's entrance, as she threw, Proud as some hitless barb, her haughty glance On our assembled chiefs.
From Count Alarcos; a Tragedy by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
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