one hitter

/wʌn ˈhɪtər/
noun
  1. In baseball, a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only one hit.
    • The pitcher threw a one-hitter and led his team to victory.
    • Fans cheered as the rookie recorded his first career one-hitter.
    • A one-hitter is almost as impressive as a no-hitter.
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