relief pitcher
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the Mets lost when combustible relief pitcher Devin Williams fell apart again, allowing Minnesota a go-ahead run and walking in a fifth run for kicks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen did not mince words when asked about how the Dodgers are perceived in MLB in the wake of all their spending in recent offseasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
Or, if that metaphor doesn’t appeal to you, how about a late-inning relief pitcher warming up in the bullpen?
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2026
Díaz, 31, was the consensus best relief pitcher in this year’s free-agent class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
"Do you want to call for a relief pitcher, Prescott?"
From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
