outpitched
Won the mound
Outpitched means surpassed in pitching, typically in baseball: Their starter outpitched ours through seven innings.
The word describes one pitcher performing better than another in direct competition.
It can extend to any context where pitching ability is compared: She outpitched everyone at the softball tryouts.
Complete skill or control
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- ascendancyDominant power or influence
overpowered · overwhelmed · outclassed · outmatched · shutout · stifled · silenced · neutralized
mastery
Complete skill or control
ascendancy · overpowered · overwhelmed · outclassed · outmatched · shutout · stifled · silenced · neutralized · throttled
strikeout
Batter retired on pitches
slider · changeup · bullpen · inning · ace · southpaw · closer · reliever · catcher · sinker
duel
Prearranged one-on-one combat
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- opponentOne who contends against
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
showdown · face-off · adversary · challenger · contest · battle · clash · confrontation · bout · head-to-head
outpitchedouthit
Bat better than
outscored · outslug · outhomered · outfielded · outplayed