noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
continuing to pitch; staying in the game as pitcher
Baseball term: a pitcher remains on the mound for the next inning or after a difficult situation.
先発投手が八回まで続投した。
The starting pitcher continued to pitch through the eighth inning.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
staying on; remaining in one's post
General use: a person stays in a position or job, often beyond the expected term. Common in political and business contexts.
社長は来期も続投することが決まった。
It was decided that the president will stay on for the next term as well.
監督の続投が正式に発表された。
The manager's staying on was officially announced.