Sentence examples for in the setup role from inspiring English sources

The Yankees were spoiled last season by Phil Hughes's dominance in the setup role.

The Yankees tried Jay Witasick and Mark Wohlers in the setup role, and both failed last season.

Other than 2004, when he had 37 saves and a 2.66 E.R.A., he has not been the Swallows' closer, but has excelled in the setup role.

The Mets hold a $1 million buyout on an $8.6 million option for next season, and Bobby Parnell's emergence has instilled confidence that he could be a long-term solution in the setup role.

The 38-year-old Jeff Fassero, a starting pitcher for most of his career, has transformed himself into the team's most prominent left-handed reliever, and he and Farnsworth switch off in the setup role.

In Putz's absence, Manager Jerry Manuel said, Bobby Parnell would slide into the setup role.

On Tuesday, Takahashi pitched a perfect eighth inning in relief, and he seemed to have earned the setup role.

Mota took over the setup role in May, but lost it after allowing five runs and losing one of three games from June 10 to 13.

Igarashi did not pitch well last year, except for a spell in April when he appeared to claim the setup role.

However, he struggled after that, and he lost the setup role to Rafael Betancourt in May.

A day after Hisanori Takahashi appeared to secure the setup role, he failed to get through the eighth inning.