starter

Example Sentences

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Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan shared some words of encouragement with the catcher and patted him on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

With Raphinha sidelined through injury, Rashford has stepped up as a starter when needed.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The big change for the 2026 playoffs for St. John Bosco from 2025 is that closer Jack Champlin will be the No. 2 starter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

“Hitters are able to be more selective if they think it’s going to even be close, because they have the ability to challenge it,” Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

When they were gone, she went back to the kitchen where she had taken out flour and starter to bake bread.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo