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
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
The San Diego Padres picked a former relief pitcher who began on the other side of the hiring process as a member of the front office, only to become a candidate for the job himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
"Do you want to call for a relief pitcher, Prescott?"
From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
