5-hitter


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Noun1.5-hitter - a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits5-hitter - a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits
five-hitter
baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"
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