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When Laureano homered in the bottom of the seventh and the Padres held on, Morejón got his 17th win since the start of last season, most in the major leagues by a relief pitcher.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Bruins had just two hits through the game’s first seven innings, five of which were tossed by relief pitcher Thomas Howard, making his first start of the season.
—Jack Vita, Daily News, 23 May 2026
The Miami Marlins’ bullpen, which has statistically been one of the top group of relief pitchers in MLB this season, had a big task on its hands Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Starting pitcher Connor Davenport put his team in a position to win, Burkett hit a go-ahead three-run home run, and relief pitcher Cameron Ireland slammed the door on the series.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Bruins had just two hits through the game’s first seven innings, five of which were tossed by relief pitcher Thomas Howard, making his first start of the season.
—Jack Vita, Daily News, 23 May 2026
The Miami Marlins’ bullpen, which has statistically been one of the top group of relief pitchers in MLB this season, had a big task on its hands Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Starting pitcher Connor Davenport put his team in a position to win, Burkett hit a go-ahead three-run home run, and relief pitcher Cameron Ireland slammed the door on the series.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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