I have Tom Glavine on fantasy team and he did this today.
2007-06-27 16:31:45 · 8 answers · asked by embarko3 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Yes. The official MLB definition is "A pitcher is credited with a complete game when he is the starting pitcher for his team and is the only pitcher for his team." It doesn't specify how many innings must be pitched.
2007-06-27 17:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he was the only pitcher, no runs scored, and the game was called at or after 4 1/2 innings, then yes, it's an official game, a complete game, and a shutout. Like Glavine tonight, suspiciously enough.
2007-06-27 23:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the game is in the books as an official game then he does - and tonight Glavine did in fact get credit for a complete game, the 56th of his career and first since Sept 2005
2007-06-27 23:40:24 · answer #3 · answered by rjbluto 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. At least the recap of the game is calling it a complete game shutout.
2007-06-27 23:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Zach M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the game is in the books as an official game than he should .
2007-06-27 23:35:54 · answer #5 · answered by mattius337 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is both a complete game and a shutout.
2007-06-27 23:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by blueyeznj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-27 23:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to YahooSports it is
2007-06-27 23:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by butterlover55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋