Who is the losing pitcher? I need help
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:26 pm
Well I was posed a question today that I had no idea about so I hope you guys may be able to help me.
Here is the situation.
The starting pitched goes out for the last inning and eventually gets pulled as the batting team starts to rally.
The relief pitcher comes in and proceeds to blow the game. The winning run was a guy that he pitched to. In a normal circumstance it would make him the loser but I'm unsure since the batter that scored that winning run reached on a fielders choice.
So does the fact that this batter got on by a fielders choice revert the loss back to the starter? Or is it still the relief pitchers loss?
Hopefully that all makes sense. If it doesn't I can hopefully straighten it out if you ask.
I wait with anticipation to hear what you guys say.
Here is the situation.
The starting pitched goes out for the last inning and eventually gets pulled as the batting team starts to rally.
The relief pitcher comes in and proceeds to blow the game. The winning run was a guy that he pitched to. In a normal circumstance it would make him the loser but I'm unsure since the batter that scored that winning run reached on a fielders choice.
So does the fact that this batter got on by a fielders choice revert the loss back to the starter? Or is it still the relief pitchers loss?
Hopefully that all makes sense. If it doesn't I can hopefully straighten it out if you ask.
I wait with anticipation to hear what you guys say.