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middle reliever

NOUN

pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ace baseball player reliever

STRONG

closer hurler

WEAK

knuckleballer

NOUN

relief pitcher

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bullpen reliever stopper

WEAK

closer fireman inner reliever long reliever short reliever

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