Put Out Fires
Get out of difficult situations
Example
He's consistently put out fires for the team and is probably their most valuable RP
Related Slang
| Fireman | Late-inning relief pitcher |
| RP | Relief pitcher |
| Closer | A relief pitcher that finishes a baseball game |
| LIPS | Late inning pressured situations |
| RW | Relief wins |
| IRA | Inherited runs allowed |
| SV | Saves |
| W | Win |
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A term used to describe the effort to get out of a difficult situation.
The phrase is often uttered in baseball when a pitcher tries to get out of an inning without letting opposing baserunners score. The phrase is also used to refer to settle arguments and disagreements.