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wow that was a horrible call, should have 2 on no outs right now
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Originally Posted by RetroBaller
how is that not a save?
but he pitched 2+ innings and he gave up the run bringing the trying run to the plate. i need to learn all the save rules cause he doesnt get asave but a pitcher gets a save in a 30-3 game last yearOriginally Posted by JD617
Originally Posted by RetroBaller
how is that not a save?
It was a 4-run lead when he came into the game.
Originally Posted by RetroBaller
but he pitched 2+ innings and he gave up the run bringing the trying run to the plate. i need to learn all the save rules cause he doesnt get a save but a pitcher gets a save in a 30-3 game last yearOriginally Posted by JD617
Originally Posted by RetroBaller
how is that not a save?
It was a 4-run lead when he came into the game.
Saves:
Rule 10.20 in the Official Rule Book states:
Credit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions:
(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and
(2) He is not the winning pitcher; and
(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions:
- (a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or
- (b) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batsmen he faces; or
- (c) He pitches effectively for at least three innings. No more than one save may be credited in each game.
So Littleton got the save in that game because he "pitched effectively" for 3 innings. You're right, that seems ridiculous to me.