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strikeout

[ strahyk-out ]

noun

Baseball.
  1. an out made by a batter to whom three strikes have been charged, or as recorded by the pitcher who accomplishes this.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of strikeout1

1885–90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase strike out
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Example Sentences

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The fact he has only two strikeouts in 87 at-bats and none in nine Marmonte League games is amazing.

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In his last six games, he has two hits — both singles — with one walk and 13 strikeouts in 22 at-bats.

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Where deGrom struck out seven and walked a batter, Yamamoto had 10 strikeouts and no free passes.

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In his season debut, he dominated the St. Louis Cardinals with 11 strikeouts over six scoreless innings.

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The hitting, meanwhile, really stinks, this historic offense began the game ranking eighth in baseball in strikeouts and OPS while drawing only the 17th-most walks.

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