Ninth-inning relief pitcher Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 2, 2009 · 37-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 2, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 2, 2009 · 37-Down · 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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