[net.sport.baseball] Awarding saves

rodean@hpfcla.UUCP (08/21/85)

> I have a question regarding when a reliever gets a save.  If the reliever
> comes into the game in the ninth, ahead by one run, with 2 outs and a runner
> on base and the runner gets picked off base to end the game, is credit given
> for a save?

> Andrew M. Groh
> Net:     {decvax|linus|cornell}!dartvax!agroh

I believe that the tying or winning run must be on the bases or at the
plate in order for a reliever to get a save. In this instance, the tying
run is on base. Hence, a save would be awarded.

Bruce Rodean
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