starting pitcher
US /ˈstɑːr.tɪŋ ˈpɪtʃ.ər/
UK /ˈstɑːr.tɪŋ ˈpɪtʃ.ər/
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lanzador abridor, pitcher abridor
In baseball, the pitcher who begins a game and is expected to pitch a significant portion of it, typically aiming to complete at least five or six innings.
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The team's ace starting pitcher threw seven scoreless innings.
El lanzador abridor estrella del equipo lanzó siete entradas sin permitir carreras.
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A good starting pitcher is crucial for a team's success over a long season.
Un buen lanzador abridor es crucial para el éxito de un equipo en una temporada larga.