Does an away team pitcher get a win if he leaves at the end of the half-inning before his team gets the lead?
605764
The answer to your question is yes, however it would have to be an inter-league game since Mike Maroth would not otherwise be scheduled to bat.
620409
No punishment... pitcher can put the ball anywhere he wants, at any time. Starting to intentionally walk a batter, and then deciding to pitch to him makes no sense since you would be down in the count... now, maybe start pitching to the guy, get to an 2-0 count, you could decide to throw the next intentional balls to walk him. But there is no punishment.
530712
I used to play in college.  Once a team is ahead by 10 runs AFTER THE 7TH INNING (if you're playing 9 inning games) then the game is over.  If you're only playing 7 inning games, then its after the 5th.  But most major conferences (ACC,SEC,PAC 10) don't have this rule.
1052825
Assuming you're referring to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the "win section" is a different section that's selected for every game.  If the D-Backs win that day, everyone in that day's chosen win section wins a free bleacher section ticket to the next home game.\n\nIt's nice if you plan on returning, but if you're only going to the one game, don't spend the extra money.\n\nand if you're not referring to the D-Backs, the concept is probably the same or similar for other teams.
1079861
Rule 7.05 covers a player deliberately using a piece of his uniform to touch a batted ball, but I would imagine that doesn't apply here, especially as the first basemen is not making the put out.  I believe the runner is out.
405700
10.20 Credit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions:\n\n(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and\n(2) He is not the winning pitcher; and\n\n(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions:\n\n\n(a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or\n(b) 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 batsmen he faces); or\n\n(c) He pitches effectively for at least three innings.\n\n\nNo more than one save may be credited in each game.
1025693
this stat is recorded it is just not as popular as other stats such as era, wins, strikeouts.  baseball prospectus offers a stat called expected runs.  it goes like this, for every base runner/out combination (1st and 2nd, 1 out /// loaded, 2 outs /// etc.) there is an expected number of runs that will score.  when a pitcher leaves the game, whatever situation he leaves in, his expected era is credited that amount of runs.  when a reliever comes in, his era is credited the difference in the expected runs when he came in and the expected runs when he came out.  for example, if a pitcher leaves an inning with the bases loaded and no one out, he is credited with the expected runs for that situation which is 2.25 runs (based on 2005 stats).  a reliever comes in and gets 3 outs without allowing a run, he is then credited with -2.25 runs as the expected runs with no one on base and 3 outs is 0.  this may not be exactly the stat you were looking for but this stat does a great job for relievers and the situations they get brought in and the situations they leave from.
115085
Yes, according to official major league rules, the ball is live and the batter can attempt to advance to first. Interestingly enough, Japanese rules do not allow this.
935007
No but if the batter on deck is the tieing runn he would be eligible to get the save.\nTwodog read the rules  pasted them here for you.\n\nCredit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions: \n(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and\n(2) He is not the winning pitcher; and\n(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions:\n(a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or\n(b) 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 batsmen he faces); or\n(c) He pitches effectively for at least three innings. No more than one save may be credited in each game.
576662
in order for them to be out, they have to make contact with the ball.  it would just be a strike or a ball (depending on where the pitch is thrown)
396247
SECTION 26. If a relief pitcher meets ALL of the following conditions, the\nofficial scorer should credit that pitcher with a save:\na. He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his team;\nb. He is not credited with the win, and\nc. He meets one of the following conditions:\n(1) He enters the game with a lead of not more than three runs and\npitches at least one inning;\n(2) He enters the game with the potential tying run on base, at bat or on\ndeck, or\n(3) He pitches effectively for at least three innings.\nNote: No more than one save may be credited in each game.
1053347
I believe this is the ruling, but it has been a couple years since my son was in All-stars.\n\nA sub on the bench can courtesy run for either the pitcher or catcher.  If a pinch runner is used for someone else, that runner must stay in the game for at least 3 outs or 1 at bat.  This is the minimum playing time for each player on the team.
509429
They are not required to run to the base, they can try to beat it out.  If the catcher drops the ball or it goes wild on strike three then the player can advance to first.  It is to penalize the catcher and pitcher for not having made the play on the ball (basically if you can't keep control of a slider, breaking ball, or curve ball and it goes wild, the player who also missed the ball with the bat should get a chance at first)
356098
it is interesting.... there are 2 persons in each team. they will ony bat and bowl. others will field. when they get out, certain runs are subtracted. and team batting second plays entire quota of overs, irrespective of whether thay have achieven their target or not. this is because, even after achieving the target, they can get out and loose runs....
538086
A game becomes "official" after the fifth inning is complete.  So, if the rain begins after the eighth inning is over but before the ninth inning begins, the officials can call the game and the team leading will be declared the winner.  However, if the inning has already begun then it must be finished.
1135945
Simple: Let's say the Yankees are 43-37, since they won today, but the Red Sox are playing tonight. Both teams started out 42-37, but since the Yankees won before the Red Sox played they now have a very slightly better record. If the Red Sox lose that night, the Yankees will be one game ahead. If the Red Sox win, the two teams will be tied. Keep in mind that since each team plays the same number of games in a season, there are no half-game leads once the season is over.
422004
There are no rules that deal with a player dying on the field. There are rules which apply to this particular scenario. First, let me say this; the game would probably be postponed, or something. I doubt either team would care if the run scores or not.\n\nThe batter must legally touch first base before any other runners may score. The runners can cross the plate, but will not be counted until the batter reaches first.\n\nThe batter must touch the bases in order to avoid being called out after a proper appeal by the defense.\n\nAnother runner (if any on base at time of hit) can assist the dead batter, as long as the batter does not pass a preceding runner. The runner could drag the limp corpse around and over all the bases. Any other player, coach or manager who assists the runner will cause the runner to be called out.\n\nSubtitutions can only be made during a time out period, once all play has stopped. Even though the ball becomes dead after the fence shot, the play continues until the batter completes running the bases.\n\nRealize this also, a homerun is an award! The batter who hits the dinger is AWARDED home. By rule all awarded bases are to be touched in legal order. The batter may elect to only reach first, or second, or third by stopping. That is why with the winning run at third and ashot over the fence, when the runner scores from third AND the batter reaches first....Game Over...\n\nThere is also a clause in every rule book that gives the UIC (umpire in chief) the right to rule on any situation not specifically covered in the rules. Were I umpiring this one, TIME OUT, COACH, COME QUICK, GET AN AMBULANCE, then run scores, game suspended. If the defensive coach wishes he may protest my interpretation of the rules by allowing the run to score, but I doubt he would, nor that that protest would be upheld.\n\n\nBaseball rules can be fun! I am tired of typing!