Stat for a ninth-inning relief pitcher Crossword Clue

SAVE(verb)

1. To prevent harm or difficulty.

2. To put aside, to avoid.

SAVE(preposition)

1. Except; with the exception of.

SAVE(conjunction)

1. Unless; except

SAVE(noun)

1. In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.

2. When a relief pitcher comes into a game leading by 3 points (runs) or less, and his team wins while continually being ahead.