shutout
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In other moments, reasons for optimism: The Trojans pitched a first-half shutout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Santa Margarita had a shutout win last week, so watch out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The buzz: Brazil won Group C, posting consecutive 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland to close out the first round and run goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s shutout streak to 249 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6, with backup goalie Brandon Bussi securing a shutout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
The newspaper near his chair has a photo of a Boston baseball player who is smiling after pitching a shutout.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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