outslug
Win by hitting
To outslug is to defeat an opponent through sustained heavy hitting, whether in boxing or baseball.
A boxer who outslugs another wins by landing more powerful punches rather than through finesse or strategy.
In baseball, a team that outslugs another wins by generating more extra-base hits: The Yankees outslug the Red Sox in a 12-9 shootout.
Resounding, celebrated victory
- prevailTo succeed ultimately
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- conquerOvercome by force
- defeatVictory over another
vanquish · dominate · best · overpower · outperform · outlast · beat · top
Incapacitating final blow
- punchStrike with fist
- jabQuick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
heavyweight · bout · rounds · ring · sparring · gloves · footwork · counterpunch
One who contends against
- rivalOne who competes against
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- head-to-headIn direct confrontation
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
showdown · clash · battle · contest · face-off · challenger · confrontation · contender
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
defeat · vanquish · dominate · best · overpower · outperform · outlast · beat · top · crush
knockout
Incapacitating final blow
uppercut · heavyweight · bout · rounds · ring · sparring · gloves · footwork · counterpunch · combination
opponent
One who contends against
- rivalOne who competes against
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- head-to-headIn direct confrontation
duel · showdown · clash · battle · contest · face-off · challenger · confrontation · contender · adversary
batting
Swinging at pitches
innings · at-bat · rally · offense · clutch · swing · blast · dinger · yard