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Hey all,

I'm curious if I am interpreting the "Mop Up" role for the pitchers properly. Is this the guy who comes in after the game is blown out and just pitches junk innings?

Chaz :D :?:

Yes. Mop-up pitches mid-late innings of blowouts in which your team is behind.

Thanks for the sanity check!