How does Broxton get the save?

by acr on Apr 10, 2011 2:33 AM EDT

So there are two outs in the ninth with the Dodgers leading 4-0 with two men on base. Broxton comes in and walks the first guy. The second guy hits into a fielders choice (interference call out). Score ends 4-0 and Broxton gets the save. How?

I am writing this from what I am reading online, looking at the box score. I did not watch the game. So if I am missing something let me know.

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The tying run was on double deck….this is one of those save situations which should be changed.

by HeadlineTN on Apr 10, 2011 6:43 AM EDT reply actions

yes

of tying run is on deck, he gets save

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by Ray Guilfoyle on Apr 10, 2011 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions

I was thinking the tying run had to be at the plate, so maybe I’m wrong. I see Broxton brought the tying run to the plate by issuing the walk himself.

by acr on Apr 10, 2011 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Rule 10.19 to 10.20

The official scorer shall credit a pitcher with a save when such pitcher meets all four
of the following conditions:
(a) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his team;
(b) He is not the winning pitcher;
© He is credited with at least ⅓ of an inning pitched; and
(d) He satisfies one of the following conditions:
(1) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at
least one inning;
(2) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either
on base, or at bat or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on
base or is one of the first two batters he faces); or
(3) He pitches for at least three innings.

I didn’t think this applied in the Broxton situation when he was responsible for the on deck batter coming to the plate. Oh well.

by acr on Apr 10, 2011 4:05 PM EDT reply actions