Wise Master Buehrle Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 I noticed tonight that Danny Wright got the save.. I had thought there had to be a difference of 4 runs or less for it to be a save situation. Can someone explain to me what is needed for it to be a save situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 It's 3 runs or less or if a pitcher pitches 3+ innings with his team leading to end the ballgame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted August 24, 2003 Author Share Posted August 24, 2003 It's 3 runs or less or if a pitcher pitches 3+ innings with his team leading to end the ballgame. Hmm ok, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 It's 3 runs or less or if a pitcher pitches 3+ innings with his team leading to end the ballgame. Say the Sox were up 20-1 going into the 7th and Wright came and and finished the game but gave up 18 runs. Final score being 20-19, isn't it the official game scorer's job to decide whether or not the pitcher pitched effectively enough to receieve a save. I know it can be determined like that for a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 The rule book says credit a pitcher with a save in when he finishes the game, is not the winner and either (a) enters the game with a lead of no more than 3 runs and pitches at least 1 inning (B) enters the game with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck, or © he pitches effectively for at least three innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KipWellsFan Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 The rule book says credit a pitcher with a save in when he finishes the game, is not the winner and either (a) enters the game with a lead of no more than 3 runs and pitches at least 1 inning (B) enters the game with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck, or © he pitches effectively for at least three innings. Keyword being "effectively" there, and for the official scorer that's a judgement call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted August 24, 2003 Author Share Posted August 24, 2003 Ahhh, Wright went three innings, did a good job, therefore gets the save, I get it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmr31 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Ahhh, Wright went three innings, did a good job, therefore gets the save, I get it now. Basically they feel 3 innings is enough for teams to come back from good size leads, so they allow the save. However, I think its pretty stupid to award a save in a 13-2 game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 However, I think its pretty stupid to award a save in a 13-2 game. Agreed. It's just plain stupid. What exactly is he saving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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