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Inherited runner
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(baseball) a baserunner on base when a relief pitcher enters the game, with the responsibility of the previous pitcher
Example
The closer faced a tough situation with an inherited runner on third base.
The relief pitcher successfully stranded all inherited runners last season.
The manager brought in a left-handed pitcher to handle the inherited runner.
She was known for her ability to minimize damage with inherited runners.
He struggled to strand inherited runners, often allowing them to score.
