quality start
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quality start
First recorded in 1920–25, for an earlier sense; 1995–2000, for the current sense
Example Sentences
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At this point, the most likely candidate to give them a quality start might be Walker Buehler.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a quality start, giving up one run and seven hits in six innings and turning the game over to the bullpen with a three-run lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024
The feeling that every time he takes the ball, the team will get a quality start.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024
Kirby delivered the Mariners’ fifth consecutive quality start, tossing six innings and allowing two runs on five hits with no walks and six strikeouts to improve to 2-2 on the season.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024
The rookie right-hander delivered the Mariners’ sixth quality start of the season, working six inning and allowing two runs on four hits with no walks and four strikeouts.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
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