strikeout
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of strikeout
1885–90, noun use of verb phrase strike out
Example Sentences
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Anthony Velasquez threw a complete-game one-hitter while relying on his defense to make the routine plays and deal with six walks and only one strikeout.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Dave Kingman and Rob Deer forged solid careers despite low batting averages and high strikeout rates, because they hit a bunch of homers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The final pitch from Miller appeared to be low, turning what should have been a walk into a game-ending strikeout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
On Saturday against the Chicago Cubs in a split-squad game at Camelback Ranch, Scott made his Cactus League debut and pitched a scoreless inning, recording a strikeout and giving up one hit on 17 pitches.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
After each whiff, he laughed and bellowed the strikeout total.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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