SP only went 3ip, but got the win....huh?

[Mudcatsfan]

thought that wasn't possible?


http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gi ... b_nynmlb_1

 

[CISCOKID23]

SPRING TRAINING GAMES...IVE NOTICIED THAT ON ALL THESE GAMES

 

[Jays_Cards]

MLB regular season rules for determining wins/losses do not apply to preseason.

 

[Mudcatsfan]

Interesting....i'd never noticed that before.

I realize it REALLY doesn't matter, but it still struck me as odd to do that.

Perhaps because starters rarely go long enough to get the win in spring?

 

[ballerskrip]

They do it in college all of the time also. Especially for Mid-week games. The coach makes the decision that it is a "staff day" and the innings rules don't apply. That is how you will see some of these #1 starters rack up 17-18 wins, they throw 3 innings against one of the worst teams in the country, rather than throw a bullpen.

skrip

 

[AmishDave]

I'm hoping the starting pitcher for the Marlins has a better game against the Mets on Opening Day ...