hitless
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Ohtani countered with a hitless first inning of his own on the mound, but with a walk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
But then he went hitless in the Dodgers’ two losses to the Baltimore Orioles last weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 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
Tinsley held the Knights hitless until the fourth inning when she gave up three singles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The fifth inning was productive of one run for the Silver Stars and this after they had retired their rivals hitless, for Sam did some excellent pitching.
From Baseball Joe of the Silver Stars or The Rivals of Riverside by Chadwick, Lester
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