In the games the Rangers won 30-3, how was Wes Littleton able to record the save in a game decided by 27 runs. Can someone please explain the save rule to explain how this was possible?
2007-08-23 15:18:10 · 7 answers · asked by lboogey223 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
if you pitch 3 innings and hold a lead you get the save no matter what the score was
2007-08-23 15:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by Simon K 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_(sport)#Usage
He was the Finishing pitcher and his team won
he was not the pitcher that got credited with the win
he pitched at least 1/3 of an inning
in the last catagory he pitched 3 innings
so buy the rules he got a save.
2007-08-23 22:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good golly, I'm starting to miss the "did u think Berry Bonds did think steriods?" questions.
Maybe we should petition MLB to withdraw Littleton's credited save (which he earned by pitching 3 innings, per the saves rule) just to kill this hydraic topic.
2007-08-23 23:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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 22:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by #1 New York Yankees Fan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 innings and you win and i'm an o's fan and omg i couldnt believe the score sad sad sad :(
2007-08-23 22:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by chelsea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre not the only person who is asking the same thing.
2007-08-23 22:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by NatNat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
idk either, though, it was pretty kool tht they got 30 runs. it's been wht? 110 yrs since the last time any1's gottan tht many runs, so my dad says... if u know tell me 2. cya!
=)
2007-08-23 23:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by Frawggy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋