After the second innings, the opposing pitcher recovered too, and it turned into a pitching duel.

He has a good fastball.

There's no denying his ability as a pitcher, but he is rather injury-prone.

His boast that he is the best pitcher is true.

Everyone considers Nomo a great pitcher.

It is true he has a good fast ball, but he is often wild.

The relief pitcher was no substitute for the ace.

Somehow the pitcher always proves a tough customer to me.