Is this a save?

I would say no, because he entered in a non save situation.  If he would have been taken out and replaced when all the runners were on base, then that pitcher could get a save.  Not a 100 % sure, but that's my take.

I would say no.  OBR - Enter the game with lead of more than three runs and tying run not in the Box or On deck he would need three innings.

Based on shorter game in HS - not sure if 2 innings does the trick.

If he came in the game with 2 runners on or bases loaded.  Then yes.

Bottom line - you cannot create your own save.  It is based on the situation when you come in the game.

OBR - 10.20 if you want the details.

What luv baseball said is correct.  You have to enter the game in a save situation and cannot create your own situation to get out of.  Not that a player would do that anyhow.

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Here's the NFHS (FED) rule.  The OBR rule is similar, but of course doesn't give consideration to a pitcher who re-enters the game. 9-6-7:

ART. 7 . . . In order for a pitcher to be credited with a save, he shall meet all three of the following criteria:

a. he is the last pitcher in a game won by his team; and

b. he is not the winning pitcher; and

c. he meets at least one of the following:

1. he enters the game with a lead of not more than three runs and pitches at least one inning; or

2. he enters the game regardless of the count on the batter with the potential tying run either on base, at bat or on deck; or

3. he pitches effectively for at least three innings.

4. A starting pitcher who is replaced and then re-enters as pitcher can be credited with a win but not a save.