Ninth Inning Hurler Often Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	6		Exact Match!
	noun • a person who closes something • (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game adverb • (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
	55%	7		Late-inning hurler
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	45%	7		Ninth-inning relievers, often
	noun • a person who closes something • (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game adverb • (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance

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New York Times27 Jul 2010	Down 9
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