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strike out

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verb (2)

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While Schlittler started off strong, Early was matching his energy, striking out five Yankees through his first round of the lineup. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 Nola threw a season-high eight innings in the Phillies’ win, striking out nine. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025 Over 7 1/3 innings, the Seattle right-hander allowed one run on one hit, struck out 10, and walked none. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strike (out)

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“Strike (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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