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Save: A statistical notation given to a pitcher who effectively maintains his team's lead and finishes a game. A save is awarded when a pitcher; a) Works three innings or more in relief, maintains a lead and finishes the game; b) Enters the game with a lead of three runs or less and maintains the lead and finishes the game.

Related Words

Save: The act, by a goaltender, in deflecting or stopping a shot on goal. As a verb, to make a save.

Kick Save: A save on which the goalie uses his skate or extended leg to stop or deflect the puck.

Pad Save: A save on which the goalie uses a leg pad to stop or deflect the puck.

Save Point: A location in a game at which the player can stop, save the game, and on a subsequent play session pick up where he left off.

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