Batter Up The score is tied after eight innings The relief pitcher warms up his arm He is known as the closer He will pitch the ninth inning
The pitcher runs out to the mound He feels strong He throws fastballs to strike out three batters Then his team is up to bat Crack A home run They win FAST BALL Pitchers throw most balls at around 90 miles 145 kilometers per hour This is very hard on players arms Relief pitchers come in so players do not hurt themselves
