Save? What is the definition of a save?

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10.19 Saves For Relief Pitchers
A save is a statistic credited to a relief pitcher, as set forth in this Rule 10.19.
The official scorer shall credit a pitcher with a save when such pitcher meets all four of the following conditions:
(a) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his team;
(b) He is not the winning pitcher;
(c) He is credited with at least of an inning pitched; and
(d) He satisfies one of the following conditions:
(1) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning;
(2) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batters he faces); or
(3) He pitches for at least three innings.

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The definition of a save is when a closers come into the game and he shuts down the opposing team and he stops them from taking the lead in the 9th inning

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A save is any form of relief appearance by a pitcher that inherits a situation where a tie game could be possible. (The team of the pitcher earning a save must also be in the lead with no more than three runs.) The "three run" rule does not apply if the reliever pitches for more than three innings; in this case, the save is granted regardless of the score.

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The term save, is when the relief pitcher, usually the closer comes in, and keeps the game out of reach for another team.

A pitcher is credited with a save if He comes into the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one full inning.
He comes into the game with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck.
He pitches "effectively" (usually for at least three innings) after entering the game with a lead. (This rule can be contentious, as it is subject to the judgment of the official scorer.)

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To save a game in baseball means to maintain the lead that the pitcher's team has at the time.

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