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That depends on the circumstance.
If the starting pitcher doesn't make it through 5 innings but his team is leading then it's up to the official scorer to determine which reliever deserves the win by how well he pitched in the game - in most cases whichever reliever comes in first will be awarded the win.
However if a starting pitcher pitches through 5 innings and the team holds on to the lead then he'll be awarded the win.
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When the only run scored is unearned who gets the loss?
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There is a line of thought that pitchers shouldn't win the award because they aren't everyday players. The last pitcher to win an MVP award was American League reliever Dennis Eckersley of the Oakland A's in 1992.
When a batter is obstructed does a coach have an option?
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In a Major League Baseball game, Starting Pitchers can pitch as many innings as needed, it is up to the discretion of his Manager however Starting Pitchers must pitch 5 innings in order to qualify for a win.
Was there ever a time when starting pitchers in baseball could complete less than 5 innings to qualify for a win?
Yes
Why do pitchers in MLB have their own individual win-loss stat?
It helps resolve the issue of "Who was the better pitcher?" Win-loss records for pitchers are just one stat (but an important one) in resolving this issue. In 1972, Steve Carlton was 27-10 on a team that lost 97 games. He was great, his team sucked.
Which baseball team was the last to win 100 games and use 13 or more starting pitchers?
Your 2003 San Francisco Giants.
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