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shutout

[shuht-out] / ˈʃʌtˌaʊt /






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Pitcher, Jordan Ayala, Norco, Jr.: Ayala was 8-2 with a 0.74 ERA, including a shutout of Orange Lutheran in the Division 1 quarterfinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

On Wednesday, Ohtani hit a home run and pitched five shutout innings, leading the Dodgers to a 4-0 victory and a series victory over the rival San Diego Padres.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Leading off the game against the Padres, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a home run, then pitches five shutout innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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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