If the game is tied after 9 innings, and the pitcher is taken out, does he get credited with a complete game?
2007-06-10 10:54:51 · 13 answers · asked by moneil28 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
It's a complete game when there is only one pitcher for a team in the games box score at the end of the game. That means the pitcher could throw 8 innings for a losing team, 9 innings for a winning team, less than 9 if the game is called early or more than 9 if the game goes to extra innings. The pitcher has to pitch for their team for the entire game.
2007-06-10 11:12:13 · answer #1 · answered by jimj21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the pitcher did a good job pitching a full 9 innings it still wouldn't count as a complete game if the game is tied after 9 innings.
2007-06-10 18:16:18 · answer #2 · answered by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no, as he others have said and for the reasons stated. On the flip side of the coin, however, if a game is called before 9 innings have been completed, but the game is official (at least 4.5 innings played and the home team ahead when the game is called) it is still considered a complete game if the pitcher of record is the only pitcher appearing in the game.
2007-06-10 18:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by The Roads Scholar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A pitcher gets credited with a complete game when no other pitcher throws for his team. It doesn't matter if it's a full 9 innings, 8 innings in a loss, a rain-shortened 5 innings, or extra inning what - you have have to be the only pitcher to get a CG.
2007-06-10 18:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The game isn't completed until the tie is broken. The pitcher is credited with 9 innings and the label of not being able to get the other team's player out before said player could make the tying hit. Hope this helps!!!
2007-06-10 18:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by roritr2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Since the game has not concluded, the pitcher does not get credit for a complete game.
A few years ago, Randy Johnson had given up no hits over 9 innings - but because the score was tied and the game went into extra innings, he didn't get credit for a complete game OR a no-hitter.
2007-06-10 18:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by Shadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A complete game means that a starting pitcher has gone the entire game until completion of the game whether it is won or lost. If a starter is taken out of the game at any point there is no chance of a complete game.
2007-06-10 18:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jeffrey W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the pitcher actually has to pitch the complete game to get a complete game, so just because a pitcher pitches 9 innings doesnt mean he get the complete game
2007-06-10 18:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by Oscar A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because he didn't complete the game. They went into extra innings and they called in a reliever. They still have the oppurtiunity for the win but none for the complete game
2007-06-10 18:04:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No....because once the new inning starts (after they hit) and a new pitcher is in he will get the chance for the W or the L
2007-06-10 17:59:06 · answer #10 · answered by ally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋