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shutout

[shuht-out] / ˈʃʌtˌaʊt /






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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

But after three straight starts, three straight wins and one series-clinching shutout, his name will be etched on the Stanley Cup forever.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 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

North Torrance 2, Bell 0: Seth Narasaki and Joey Banuelos combined for the shutout.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 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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