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Originally posted by sbfan
Scenario: Va HS fast pitch softball - Pitcher A pitches in the first two innings and the score is 2/2.
The team scores 5 runs in the top of the third inning, score is now 7/2.
In the bottom of the third inning, Pitcher B goes to the mound and pitches in the entire third inning and the remaining game ending in the 5th inning with a score of 20/4.
Who is the winning pitcher, Pitcher A or Pitcher B?
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NFHS Rule 9, Section 6-6a states that the starting pitcher has to have pitched the first four innings or more and the team is ahead when the pitcher is replaced and it holds the lead for the remainder of the game.
Since the starting pitcher only pitched 2 innings, credit Pitcher B with the win (assuming she pitched the remainder of the game).
[Edited by VaASAump on Apr 5th, 2004 at 11:11 AM]