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shutout

[shuht-out] / ˈʃʌtˌaʊt /






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Blake Snell tossed six shutout innings, navigating the traffic of five hits and two walks while allowing only one baserunner past second base.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Witness Snell’s six shutout innings against the Pirates on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

Now, a few days since his heroic shutout, he’s up to 9.9 million.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Shohei Ohtani homers for the game’s only run, and Justin Wrobleski pitches six shutout innings as Dodgers beat the Rays.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 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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