outhit

verb out·hit \ ˌau̇t-ˈhit \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of outhit

transitive verb

baseball

: to outdo in hitting : to get more hits than (another player or team)

"We got outhit, outpitched, outplayed—pretty simple," Spartans coach J Howell said.
—Rich Greene

Recent Examples of outhit from the Web

In addition, Friendswood outhit Clear Creek, 10-2, but somehow managed to trail 4-0.

— ted dunnam, Houston Chronicle, "Baseball: Friendswood's rally sinks Clear Creek," 7 Apr. 2018
The Beavers outhit Utah 13-8, but OSU also stranded seven runners and hit into four double plays.

— joel odom, OregonLive.com, "Oregon State Beavers can't complete comeback in 8-7 loss to Utah," 30 Mar. 2018
Miami outhit Florida 7-3 on the afternoon, but senior Michael Burns provided all the offense Miami (3-4) needed on a day when McKendry was in control.

— miamiherald, "Hurricanes hand Gators first loss of the season | Miami Herald," 25 Feb. 2018
Darian Sandford had three hits, two RBI and two runs for Lancaster, which outhit New Britain 15-13.

— hartford courant, courant.com, "Regional Digest: Bees Defeat Barnstormers 13-9," 7 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of outhit

1926

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