reliever
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, New York Yankees reliever David Bednar’s status is unknown as well after he threw 44 pitches over the same span.
Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit solo home runs in the fourth inning, and five relievers shut out the Dominican over the final 4⅔ innings.
From Los Angeles Times
Until Skenes and a combination of five relievers shut them down, the Dominicans had looked all but unstoppable.
Todd Jones, a reliever on the ‘06 team, said that American players initially felt that they “don’t have anything to prove on the world stage,” leading to limited buy-in.
Australia’s biggest contributions to MLB have been a few decent relievers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
