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Setup man
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设定投手, 中继投手
(baseball) a relief pitcher who precedes the closer, usually pitching in the eighth inning to maintain the team's lead
setup man
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The manager trusts him as the setup man because of his consistent performance in late-game situations.
The setup man came in to pitch the eighth inning with a one-run lead.
In baseball, the setup man's role is crucial in bridging the gap between the starting pitcher and the closer.
He's been the team's setup man all season, setting up numerous save opportunities for the closer.
The setup man got the job done again, retiring the side without allowing any runs.
