relief pitcher

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A pitcher who replaces another pitcher during a game.

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  • The manager brought in the relief pitcher in the eighth inning.
  • A good relief pitcher can stabilize a shaky game.
  • He has been an excellent relief pitcher all season.
  • The team is looking for a strong relief pitcher to close out games.
  • Our relief pitcher gave up a home run in the bottom of the ninth.
  • The coach decided to change to a different relief pitcher.
  • They desperately needed a new relief pitcher for the playoffs.
  • The young relief pitcher showed great promise in his debut.
  • Being a relief pitcher requires mental toughness.
  • The veteran relief pitcher was able to strike out the side.