no-hit

[ noh-hit ]

/ ˈnoʊˌhɪt /

of, relating to, or noting a game in which a pitcher allows no base hits to the opposing team: a no-hit pitcher; a no-hit game.

Origin of no-hit

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

You saved the Giants winning streak and you pitched a no-hit game!

Baseball Joe, Home Run King |Lester Chadwick
Then it began to be realized that Joe was out for a no-hit game, and the crowd rooted for him madly.

Baseball Joe, Home Run King |Lester Chadwick
I guess you know about the no-hit game he pitched last year—the last game he played?

Local Color |Irvin S. Cobb
And rub it in by making it a no-hit game, adjured Robbie, as Joe put on his glove and went out to the box.

Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team |Lester Chadwick

But Joe was in the box for the Giants and was pitching for a no-hit game.

Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team |Lester Chadwick