four hitter
/ˈfɔr ˈhɪtər/
noun
- A baseball game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only four hits.
- The rookie pitcher threw a four-hitter in his first major league start.
- A four-hitter is a strong performance, though not as rare as a no-hitter.
- The team's ace recorded a four-hitter, leading them to a 3-0 victory.