How do saves work in baseball and what criteria must a pitcher meet to be credited with one?

Answer 1

In Baseball, a save is a statistic awarded to a relief pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under specific conditions. To be credited with a save, a pitcher must meet one of three criteria: enter the game with a lead of three runs or fewer and pitch at least one inning, enter the game with the tying run on base, at bat, or on deck, or pitch at least three innings in relief.