Now please don't get me wrong.... I'm very happy that the Red Sox won today. But I do have a problem. (Maybe "issue" would be a better word than "problem.")
The Red Sox starting pitcher, Ryan Dempster, pitched seven solid innings. He gave up only one run (a solo HR) and left the game with a one-run lead.
That one-run lead was intact going into the top of the ninth inning. The Red Sox brought in Andrew Bailey to pitch. He gave up a run.
"Bye, Bye" to the lead. And "Bye, Bye" to the win for Ryan Dempster.
Fortunately, the Red Sox were able to score in the bottom of the ninth and win the game. Hooray!
However, the "pitcher of record" and therefore the recipient of the win? Andrew Bailey. The same pitcher who blew the save situation.
I love the game of baseball, but this particular way of determining the winning pitcher is annoying. Please do something about this injustice, Bud Selig!
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