Why didn't Heath Bell get credited for save last night?

[rocknje]

Hey everyone,

I have Heath Bell as a RP and he pitched the last inning and got the job done, but why didn't he get the save or win last night? I am in ESPN League, so I am not sure if it is an error on their part.

Thank you again

[briane]

4 run lead going into the 9th.

To earn a save, a pitcher must finish a victory (and not be eligible for the victory) and pitch:

(a) at least 3 innings
(b) 1 inning (or more) while entering with a lead of 3 or fewer
(c) enter with the tieing run on deck

None of those situations were in play for Bell because the Padres scored a run in the bottom of the 8th

[rocknje]

4 run lead going into the 9th.

To earn a save, a pitcher must finish a victory (and not be eligible for the victory) and pitch:

(a) at least 3 innings
(b) 1 inning (or more) while entering with a lead of 3 or fewer
(c) enter with the tieing run on deck

None of those situations were in play for Bell because the Padres scored a run in the bottom of the 8th

Thank you for this. I now understand. I am a rookie when it comes to the rules.

Thanks again.

[bazzy_51]

or, if im not mistaken, pitch what is it like 4 innings or somethin like that?