strikeout

noun strike·out \ ˈstrīk-ˌau̇t \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

Examples: strikeout in a Sentence

Definition of strikeout

: an out in baseball resulting from a batter's being charged with three strikes

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Recent Examples of strikeout from the Web

Highlands features one of the best pitchers in the state in Drew Rorn, who has 119 strikeouts.

— kenzie winstead, The Courier-Journal, "St. Xavier-PRP showdown headlines KHSAA state baseball tournament," 6 June 2018
In his last three starts, the 22-year-old former first-round pick has 22 strikeouts and just three walks in 18 2/3 innings.

— matthew defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Preview: Marlins at Cardinals, Wednesday, 8:15 p.m.," 6 June 2018
Andy Toelken: The senior right-hander went 6-3 with a 3.77 ERA and had 48 strikeouts compared to 19 walks.

— alex schiffer, kansascity, "How this week's MLB Draft could shape Missouri's baseball roster for next season," 4 June 2018
After 55 games last year, Milwaukee had 534 strikeouts, so the Brewers are behind their 2017 pace by a pretty significant margin.

— jr radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Seven Brewers facts and figures you may have missed thus far in 2018," 29 May 2018
Rodon had six strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings of action.

— steve lyttle, charlotteobserver, "The Charlotte Knights are feeling the effect of a suspension and injuries in Chicago | Charlotte Observer," 27 May 2018
Castro had two strikeouts apiece in each of the first three innings.

— blake baumgartner, Naperville Sun, "Beware of Schreier: Ethan Schreier's grand slam in the first inning powers Neuqua Valley to regional rout," 24 May 2018
Plutko has four strikeouts and four walks through six innings.

— charlotte carroll, SI.com, "Indians' Adam Plutko Has No-Hitter Through Six Innings Against Cubs," 23 May 2018
Against all other teams, Steckenrider has pitched 18 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on 12 hits, three walks and has 27 strikeouts.

— andre c. fernandez, miamiherald, "Epic collapse by Marlins bullpen wastes great hitting performances in deflating loss | Miami Herald," 20 May 2018

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First Known Use of strikeout

1887

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strike out

verb

Definition of strike out

intransitive verb

1 : to enter upon a course of action

2 : to set out vigorously

3 : to make an out in baseball by a strikeout

4 : to finish bowling a string with consecutive strikes; specifically : to bowl three strikes in the last frame

5 : fail 2c

transitive verb

of a baseball pitcher : to retire (someone) by a strikeout

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Examples of strike out in a Sentence

their joint venture in Las Vegas struck out, and they hurriedly dissolved the partnership
struck out all references to indecent matters

Recent Examples of strike out from the Web

Wynn allowed just the one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six.

— curt hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "WIAA softball: Whitnall rallies to reach Division 2 title game," 8 June 2018
Quintana was great in his last start, tossing six shutout innings against the Mets, allowing three hits while striking out six.

— michael beller, SI.com, "The Table Setter: Let's Embrace the Glory of Mike Trout ... Again," 4 June 2018
Triple-A Norfolk Right-hander Yefry Ramirez, 24, got his season back on track Friday with his fourth quality start, striking out six with a walk and a hit batter while allowing two runs on seven hits in six innings.

— jon meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles minor league report: Matthias Dietz having strong second turn in South Atlantic League," 3 June 2018
Mullins allowed two earned runs, eight hits while walking one and striking out six.

— rob tate, Houston Chronicle, "Barbers Hill silenced by Forney in 5A softball state semifinal," 1 June 2018
The free-swinging Orioles had trouble with the biting curve and slider from Gray (4-4), who allowed one run on four hits and struck out six without giving up a walk over six innings.

— jeff seidel, New York Times, "After Rocky Start, Sonny Gray Settles Down to Top Slumping Orioles," 1 June 2018
Irvin, the Phillies’ 2016 fifth-round draft pick, pitched 8 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing just four hits and a walk to improve to 6-1 on the season.

— nick tricome, Philly.com, "Phillies minor league report: Cole Irvin, Jojo Romero, Will Stewart have solid outings," 31 May 2018
Fern Creek sophomore Kaleb Corbett, a Louisville commit, allowed eight hits and struck out six.

— jason frakes, The Courier-Journal, "St. Xavier rolls and Ballard stuns Trinity in baseball regionals," 28 May 2018
Megan Woodward allowed five hits and struck out six for the Timberwolves.

— OregonLive.com, "Class 6A baseball, softball playoffs: Quarterfinals winners, highlights, stars," 25 May 2018

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