starter

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The bottom of the first inning took so long that Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto resorted to throwing a ball against the back of the dugout to stay warm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He has already thrown 350 pitches at 100 mph, which is more than any starter has ever thrown in a full season since reliable data became available in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In other words, it’s less a dip starter than a shortcut to onion-forward umami.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Virginia Tech starter Brett Renfrow gave up two runs on five hits over four innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The first dinner Harrison cooked was a savory fish, with the beet salad as a starter.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie