In baseball and softball , a relief pitcher or reliever is a pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed. There are different kinds of relief pitchers such as closers , set-up relief pitchers , middle relief pitchers , left/right-handed specialists , and long relievers . Relief pitchers are expected to pitch many games but in fewer innings than starters.

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