starting pitcher
US /ˈstɑːr.tɪŋ ˈpɪtʃ.ər/
UK /ˈstɑːr.tɪŋ ˈpɪtʃ.ər/
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先发投手
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.
球队的王牌先发投手投了七局无失分。
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A good starting pitcher is crucial for a team's success over a long season.
一个好的先发投手对于球队在漫长赛季中的成功至关重要。