2007-08-23 14:59:25 · 9 answers · asked by Paul S 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Because he pitched 3 innings and his team won the game. I know it doesn't make sense, but that's the way it's credited.
2007-08-23 15:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by madd texan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
he pitched more than 2 innings. basically he should have got credit for a hold. had another pitcher pitched after him he wouldnt have got credit for a save. but he finished the game. he has to get credit for something. there is basically not recognition for middle relievers who do their job. had he pitch 4 innings with lead he would have got a save. had he pitched 5 innings with the lead he would got the win.
2007-08-23 22:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by originalitybygeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 innings pitched to finish the game automatically credits a save. I've personally seen a 22-4 game where there was a save, so it does happen. In my opinion it's really stupid.
2014-06-15 12:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because pitching three innings is one way to get credited with a save.
2007-08-23 22:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by chewydewok 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you pitch 3 innings an dhold a lead you get a save no-matter what
2007-08-23 22:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by Simon K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he pitched 3 innings and that is all you need for a save. I think they need to fix that rule a little.
2007-08-23 22:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Smith 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know sometimes they have big leads like that and they still get the save. I dont know. I've wondered about that.
2007-08-23 22:07:11 · answer #7 · answered by NatNat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats the rules of baseball, I guess they need to change that.
2007-08-23 22:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by PigPen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bush no record to me.
sorry
2007-08-23 22:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋