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Setup man
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(baseball) a relief pitcher who precedes the closer, usually pitching in the eighth inning to maintain the team's lead
Who is a "setup man"?
A setup man is a relief pitcher in baseball who comes in during the later innings of a game, just before the closer, to help maintain or protect the team's lead. Their job is to pitch effectively for one or two innings, getting the game to the closer in a good position to finish the game. The setup man often faces the opposing team's best hitters, and their performance is crucial to giving the team a chance to win. They typically pitch in the 7th or 8th inning, depending on the game's situation.
Examples
The setup man came in to pitch the eighth inning with a one-run lead.
