Saves

they gamer was neve rin doubt-- A pitcher does get a save if the game is not in doubt

Tr is correct, no save is to be credited...

Here is the HS rule. NFHS Rule 9-7

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 teammates: 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 3 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 on base, on deck or at bat.
3. He pitches effectively for at three innings.

Hit&Run
He clearly met 1 & 2. Now as for #3, the potential tying run was on deck but since he never faced him (first guy hit into double play) and he never faced the potntial tying run he does not get the save. I'm a little confused.

When I went to school 1+2+1+1=5. The other team had 1 run, 2 guys on base, 1 batter,1 guy on deck. Yhat adds up to 5 which was our score at that time 5-1.?

Seems to me a save should've been credited in this situation. Probably you just have someone keeping the book who doesn't know the rule. I would suggest you politely educate them. Show them the NFHS rule above.

You shouldn't be keeping a scorebook if you're not into stats, and being into stats means you want to get them right!

Well, we e-mailed the rule to his coach. He e-mailed back that they were already working on getting it changed. Son will get the save.

Thanks for your help.