Ninth-inning pitcher Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 20, 2009 · 31-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2006 and July 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 20, 2009 · 31-Across · 6 letters
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(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
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