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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And a quiet offensive night for the Dodgers wasted a quality start from right-hander Emmett Sheehan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
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
It was the Mariners’ 15th consecutive quality start, which is a franchise record.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024
Continuing to show steady improvement with each outing, rookie Emerson Hancock delivered his third consecutive quality start — six-plus innings pitched, three runs or fewer allowed.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024
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