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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Baseball) A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team four hits.
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- noun a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 4 hits
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Examples
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As fans stood cheering, Guillermo Mota completed the four-hitter.
World Series Game 2: Giants Bats Explode Again, 9-0 Over Rangers AP 2010
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James Shields threw a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts in his second consecutive complete game, Casey Kotchman had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays handed the reeling Marlins their 10th loss in a row, 2-1 on Sunday.
Edwin Rodriguez Resigns: Marlins Manager Quits Before 10th Straight Loss The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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As fans stood cheering, Guillermo Mota completed the four-hitter.
World Series Game 2: Giants Bats Explode Again, 9-0 Over Rangers AP 2010
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James Shields threw a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts in his second consecutive complete game, Casey Kotchman had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays handed the reeling Marlins their 10th loss in a row, 2-1 on Sunday.
Edwin Rodriguez Resigns: Marlins Manager Quits Before 10th Straight Loss The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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… The Yankees took control of the 1978 division race by beating the Red Sox seven times in a row before Boston stemmed the tide on Sept. 17 when Dennis Eckersley and Bob Stanley combined on a four-hitter in a 7-3 victory at the stadium.
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Volstad tossed six sharp innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter, leading the Florida Marlins to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
USATODAY.com 2008
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He scored an 87 with a complete-game four-hitter with two walks and 10 strike outs against the Braves.
Today's lineups 2010
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Volstad allowed only five baserunners in seven innings while combining with two relievers on a four-hitter and the Florida Marlins launched a nine-game road trip with a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
USATODAY.com 2008
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Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to become the majors 'first 10-game winner this year, outpitching Tim Lincecum to lead Colorado past the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in Monday's highly anticipated Memorial Day matchup.
Ubaldo Jimenez Out-Duels Tim Lincecum In Battle Of Aces; Rockies Win 4-0 2010
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Troy Percival worked the ninth to finish the four-hitter, moving ahead of Randy Myers for sole possession of eighth place on the career saves list with 348.
USATODAY.com 2008
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