Nestor
Americannoun
noun
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Greek myth the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War
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(sometimes not capital) a wise old man; sage
Example Sentences
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Gibson hit his homer off future Hall of Fame reliever Dennis Eckersley and the heavily favored Oakland Athletics while Freeman hit his homer off demoted starter Nestor Cortes and the underdog New York Yankees.
From Los Angeles Times
It sure sounded like it Friday night, the ball blasting off Freeman’s bat in the 10th inning against New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes as if it were a pack of firecrackers.
From Los Angeles Times
New York starter Nestor Cortes, who was briefly a Mariner back in 2020, pitched five scoreless innings, allowing three hits with three walks and six strikeouts.
From Seattle Times
When the Mariners face lefty Nestor Cortes on Wednesday, it’s likely that Raley and Canzone will both be out of the lineup with Moore in left field and Haniger in right field.
From Seattle Times
Eddie Nestor brings the debate to a close and so ends our live coverage.
From BBC
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