hitless
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Wrobleski finally threw a hitless fourth, working around a leadoff walk to briefly stymie the Cubs’ offensive push.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
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
Rushing went hitless in the previous five, in a rough seven-week stretch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Ohtani countered with a hitless first inning of his own on the mound, but with a walk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 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 Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
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