Thanks so much for this specific information on the rules. This is really helpful to actually see it in writing specifically for softball. Thanks again.

No it wasn't through iScore. The credit showed up in the news paper articles where the game stats were reported so I guess the coach gave the "save" to this pitcher based on his understanding of the "rules".

Thanks for the quick response. When I read the "definition" I thought this was an error also to give her the "save" as we were ahead 4-0, not 3-0 as it states "have a lead of no more than 3 runs". Thanks again. Now to decide how to address/question this with the coach!

Question/Clarification on What "Save" Means -- My daughter pitched the first 6 innings of a 7 inning High School Varsity softball game. We were home team. Score at the bottom of the 6th inning was us 4 visitors 0. A second pitcher was put in for the top of the 7th inning. First batter grounded out S...