(baseball, softball) Synonym of 投手 (tōshu, “pitcher”) / a pitcher (wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids)

on the way; along the way; en route / halfway; in the middle of / incompletion; unfinishedness

(baseball) leaving the mound / leaving a position of responsibility

(baseball) leave the mound / give up a position of responsibility

(sports) match, game

singles (in tennis)

(informal) to have "won" a match on a psychological or personal level despite losing to all appearances