A pitcher may tear it WSJ Crossword Clue

Think of a common sports injury that might sideline a player.

??? stands for anterior cruciate ligament, a key ligament that helps stabilize the knee joint.

The clue refers to an anterior cruciate ligament (???), which is a common injury for athletes, including pitchers in sports like baseball. The word 'tear' is a play on words, as it can mean both to rip something physically and to injure a ligament.

Knee part often injured in sports, for short, Knee stabilizer, in brief, Oft-injured part of the knee, for short, Knee part often torn by athletes, in brief, Common sports injury site, for short