and the game is called because of rain does it counts as a no-hitter and does a pitcher get a complete game if a game is called because of rain after 5 innings?
2007-07-30 09:45:27 · 16 answers · asked by Rodney S 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Prior to 1991 it would have been a no hitter. After 1991 the rule was changed to require a pitcher to go nine innings for a no hitter. However, it would be considered a complete game.
2007-07-30 09:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It used to be that way but a while ago they changed the official definition of a no-hitter to state that the pitcher has to complete at least 9 innings and win the game.
A couple of pitchers had no-hitters taken away from their records, including some who pitched 8 hittless innings and lost the game and others who had been credited for rain-shortened no-hitters.
2007-07-30 16:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. After 5 innings the game is official, so a no-hitter and/or complete game would stand.
However, a no-hitter would not be considered as "A" no-hitter by baseball's definition, at least not as of 1991.
A game is official after 4 1/2 innings. Everything will stand as long as the top of the 5th inning is finished.
2007-07-30 16:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by JPCGuy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
once a game goes 5 1/2 innings it counts as a legitimate game so if someone has a no no up to that point it will go in the books as a no hitter
2007-07-30 17:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by ohio87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A no-hitter has to be at least 9 innings, but a complete game or shutout can be less, if the game is called. Yesterday John Maine got credit for a complete game shutout when the game was called in the bottom of the 5th.
2007-07-30 16:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is considered a complete game. As for the no-hitter: there is a separate section in the record book for no-hitters of less than 9 innings, and it would be listed there.
2007-07-30 17:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 8-inning game in which the pitcher loses may also count as a no-hitter. Nothing less, though
2007-07-30 17:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by jsied96 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it doesn't count as a no hitter. It counts only when the pitcher does it for 9 innings.
2007-07-30 17:05:12 · answer #8 · answered by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is still in the game when the game is completed no matter what inning its called in he gets credit for the complete game...this happened yesterday john maine from the mets threw a CG,1,0 ER, 5.0 inning game...also it counts as a no hitter if they dont have hits im pretty sure
2007-07-30 17:09:04 · answer #9 · answered by kupcake390 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes to the no-hitter part -- I've heard of it happening, I think a few years back. Not sure to the complete game part, although I don't see why not -- as far as that goes, that particular game was completed, just in fewer innings.
No Brandon, a suspended game and called game are 2 different things.
2007-07-30 16:50:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋