relief pitcher

noun

Definition of relief pitcher

: a baseball pitcher who takes over for another during a game

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More Detroit Tigers: The AL is stacked in the outfield, and an additional relief pitcher will better suit Astros manager A.J. Hinch in the glorified exhibition game. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' Nick Castellanos is an All-Star snub. Who's to blame?," 9 July 2018 For a couple of seconds, Reds relief pitcher Austin Brice stood with his hands on his hips while looking out toward left field. — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Home runs hurt Luis Castillo, Cincinnati Reds in 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh Pirates," 16 June 2018 Neither catcher shows consistent hitting ability to make up for lapses on defense and failure to instill confidence in starting and relief pitchers. — Bob Brookover, Philly.com, "Cesar Hernandez clears bases with a single | Extra Innings," 20 Apr. 2018 In addition, relief pitcher Chase Lambert (3.27, 2 saves) is out this weekend while battling kidney stones. — Creg Stephenson, AL.com, "South Alabama baseball hits road for key series vs. first-place Coastal Carolina," 6 Apr. 2018 Former Phillies relief pitcher Ken Giles was optioned by the Astros to triple-A Fresno on Wednesday. — Ej Smith, Philly.com, "Astros send former Phillie Ken Giles down to minor leagues as his lackluster season continues," 11 July 2018 Only one relief pitcher in Diamondbacks’ history has ever tossed four or more innings in a game more than McFarland already has. — Bob Mcmanaman, azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley on T.J. McFarland: 'He's the MVP of the pitching staff'," 11 May 2018 Nine-hole hitter Landon Keller then hit a ground ball to relief pitcher Nick Talamo, who threw home to catcher Cole Jackson for the first out. — Bob Warren, NOLA.com, "Turkish company eyes multi-million-dollar terminal at Port of Gulfport: report," 20 Apr. 2018 Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Danny Farquhar was taken to a nearby Chicago hospital after fainting in the dugout during the White Sox's game against the Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday. — Casey L Moore, USA TODAY, "White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar faints in dugout during game against Astros," 20 Apr. 2018

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