complete games
Pitcher goes distance
Complete games is a baseball statistic counting instances when a starting pitcher throws all innings of a game without relief.
Once the norm, complete games have become rare as bullpen specialization has increased.
A pitcher who throws a complete game has "gone the distance." He led the league in complete games with twelve.
- starting pitcherGame's initial thrower
- strikeoutsFailed plate appearances
- shutoutGame with lopsided scoring
- inningsTeam batting periods
- going the distanceCompleting the full effort
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