three hitter

/ˈθriːˈhɪtər/
noun
  1. In baseball, a complete game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only three hits.
    • The rookie recorded his first career three-hitter last night.
    • The pitcher threw a three-hitter and led his team to victory.
    • Her three-hitter was the best performance of the season.
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