| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DEFENSED | Tried to stop from scoring |
| stoppers | A starting pitcher depended on to win a game or stop a losing streak, or a relief pitcher used to prevent the opposing team from scoring |
| stopper | A starting pitcher depended on to win a game or stop a losing streak, or a relief pitcher used to prevent the opposing team from scoring |
| ANTI | ...-suffragists (those who tried to stop women from winning the right to vote) |
| DENY | Stop from scoring |
| shut | to prevent (an opponent) from scoring |
| THROWHOME | Try to prevent a runner from scoring |
| put | to prevent a player from reaching base or scoring |
