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Long reliever
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(baseball) a pitcher who enters a game in relief of the starting pitcher and typically pitches multiple innings
long reliever
n
Example
The long reliever pitched three scoreless innings to earn the win.
The manager called on the long reliever after the starter struggled in the third inning.
His performance as a long reliever has earned him recognition throughout the league.
The long reliever came in during the fifth inning to stabilize the game.
He's known as one of the team's most reliable long relievers.
