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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However, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta exited with right elbow stiffness in the fourth inning.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Despite getting a quality start from All-Star starting pitcher Seth Lugo, the Royals fell 2-0 in a series-opening game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Orange Lutheran starting pitcher Gary Morse struck out five over his four innings of work.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The reigning National League Cy Young winner, in his first start against the Padres, was fairly masterful before departing with one out in the seventh inning after Xander Bogaerts hit the first home run off any Pirates starting pitcher this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Despite getting a quality start from All-Star starting pitcher Seth Lugo, the Royals fell 2-0 in a series-opening game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Orange Lutheran starting pitcher Gary Morse struck out five over his four innings of work.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The reigning National League Cy Young winner, in his first start against the Padres, was fairly masterful before departing with one out in the seventh inning after Xander Bogaerts hit the first home run off any Pirates starting pitcher this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Starting pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20pitcher. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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