tōban
1. taking the mound; pitching a game
★ Common
Noun
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1. taking the mound; pitching a game
1. With pitching; By pitching
1. Pitching; Regarding pitching
1. Was to pitch.; Was scheduled to pitch.
1. Taking the stage; Pitching (in baseball)
1. Was on the mound.; Took the mound.
1. If/when pitching; If/when taking the mound
1. Probably pitching.; Likely to start.
1. If pitching; If on the mound
1. Probably will pitch.; Likely to start.