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Even after so many opportunities were left on the field while facing one of the major leagues’ worst collection of relief pitchers, it should be pointed out that the Padres finally had a measure of success against one of the nastiest starting pitchers in the game.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Only five relievers recorded more than one save over the last week, and there have been 75 different relief pitchers who’ve closed out a game over the last month.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The Giants were able to put runners on the corners against relief pitcher Mitchell Parker, and Matt Chapman went up to bat in the bottom of the inning.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Wrobleski, who returned to the starting rotation this season after making 22 of 24 appearances out of the bullpen in 2025, said starting pitchers tend to operate more independently than relief pitchers, but this season has been different.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Only five relievers recorded more than one save over the last week, and there have been 75 different relief pitchers who’ve closed out a game over the last month.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The Giants were able to put runners on the corners against relief pitcher Mitchell Parker, and Matt Chapman went up to bat in the bottom of the inning.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Wrobleski, who returned to the starting rotation this season after making 22 of 24 appearances out of the bullpen in 2025, said starting pitchers tend to operate more independently than relief pitchers, but this season has been different.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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