A pitcher comes into a baseball game in the first inning, he strikes out 27 straight batters all the way through 9 innings, not a single hit, run, walk, error, interference, or hit-by-pitch was recorded. There were no recording errors. His ERA (earned run average) and WHIP (walks/hits per inning pitched) were both 0.00, his team DID NOT forfeit, yet his team lost the game, why?

(In reply to another way by Cory Taylor)

How about if the pitcher was temporarily relieved during the game whilst receiving treatment to an injury. If the relief pitcher conceded runs and the opposing team didn't then Mr Perfect starts the game, loses and it only lasts 9 innings.

Please note: being an island monkey I know nothing about baseball so my answer may be complete nonsense.

Posted by fwaff on 2003-07-08 22:12:32