Assertion: pitcher | /r/CapableOf | take the mound
Facets:
value: in a big game
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: When the pressure is high (for example, when a pitcher first takes the mound in a big game) the body kicks into overdrive, prioritizing the systems that will best help it cope with stressful situations.
text: The goal of the warm up is to expend no more energy than necessary to achieve optimum results once the pitcher takes the mound.
text: As for a team taking the lead with a pinch-hitter for a pitcher, the actual change of pitcher of record does not take effect until the next pitcher "takes the mound".
text: If he leaves the game while his team is on offense with a tie or behind, he can win, lose, or have a no-decision, depending on what the score is when the next pitcher takes the mound.
text: If you choose to bet the “listed” starting pitcher, your bet will only be valid if the pitchers listed at the time you placed your wager take the mound as scheduled.
text: Every time a pitcher takes the mound, be it the first inning or the ninth, the home-plate umpire should walk to the mound as the ball goes around the horn after the final warmup toss.