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Old Sat May 05, 2007, 12:25am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CoachJM
sixlehs,

The relief pitcher who, in the official scorer's sole judgement, did the best job of pitching to maintain the lead.

The only one who can't get the win is the starter.

JM
You are almost completely correct Coach. The last pitcher of the game should be credited with a save. Since by rule a pitcher cannot be credited with a win and a save in the same game, the starting and finishing pitcher cannot get the win.
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