What constitutes a non-save situation?

Answer 1

If a lead is larger than 3 runs when a pitcher enters, then the only way you can get a save is by pitching 3 or more innings of relief.

So, there are two ways to get a save:

1.Coming in and protecting a lead of 3 or less runs.

2. Pitching 3 or more innings of relief in a victory - usually seen in a blowout.

Answer 2

A relief pitcher is awarded a save when he meets all three of the following conditions:

He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and
He is not the winning pitcher; and
He qualifies under one of the following conditions:
He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or
He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck; or
He pitches effectively for at least three innings.
Under the last condition, the official scorer has some discretion as to whether or not to award a save. This is rule 10.20 of the Major League Rules.

No more than one save may be credited in each game.

Answer 3

The closer or reliever comes in to close the game. If he comes in when his team is winning by 3 runs or less, then he can attain a save. If his team is winning by 4 or more runs, then there is no save opportunity. Even if he gives up a run, there is still no chance for a save, unless a new pitcher comes in while the team has a 3 or below run lead

Answer 4

Technically, any time a relief pitcher enters the game and the save situation (types 1 or 2; 3 is innings length-based) is not in effect. In general, though, the lead is too big.

Answer 5

what crummy answers you have got here. If the lead is more than 3 runs, it is a non-save.

Answer 6

When the waiting batter is not the tie run

Answer 7

there is no non save unless you mean a loss.