reliever
Example Sentences
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In 2022, he was one of the top relievers in baseball, posting a 1.14 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 63 innings.
From Los Angeles Times
Former Padres reliever Pierce Johnson, who signed a free agent with his hometown Rockies in the offseason, pitched the ninth for his first career save.
From Washington Times
Crawford was attempting to steal second base after Cleveland reliever James Karinchak had used up his two allotted pickoff moves to first.
From Seattle Times
The second mistake came during the eighth inning as Diamondbacks reliever Carlos Vargas warmed up on the mound before his major league debut.
From Los Angeles Times
It was only the first game of the major league season, and already Mariners reliever Matt Brash might have thrown the most unhittable pitch you will see in all of baseball this year.
From Seattle Times
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