starting pitcher

noun

baseball

: the pitcher who is playing at the beginning of the game

The manager removed the starting pitcher in the third inning.

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Aside from Rice launching a grand slam and going 4-for-5 at the dish to help deliver the Yanks a 9-0 victory, the story of Game 1 was the performance from New York starting pitcher Cam Schlittler. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

In addition to Freeman, who has been hobbled all month by a sore right knee, the Dodgers are rushing to get designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, starting pitcher Blake Snell and closer Edwin Díaz healthy. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The Athletics haven't announced Thursday's starting pitcher for the first of four games against the visiting Astros. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Rangers starting pitcher Cal Quantrill left after four straight outs to start the game with right lat tightness. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for starting pitcher

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