Definition of "five-hitter" [five•-hit•ter]

• A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team 5 hits. (noun)

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• "Hamels struck out nine in a five-hitter, Chase Utley homered and the Phillies beat the Reds 2-0 on Sunday night to finish off the franchise's first playoff sweep."
• "In pitching a five-hitter, Waits beat the Yankees 9-2."
• "Against left-handed starters, like Wandy Rodriguez, Riggleman wants to hit Adam Dunn third and Ryan Zimmerman fourth so five-hitter Josh Willingham can protect Zimmerman."