What is the fewest number of pitches that a pitcher in a major league baseball game can throw and come away with a complete game?
(A real complete game, not shortened by rain or anything like that)
Using the same thought process that SilverKnight came up with, there is another way to get nine. A few years ago MLB came up with a delay of game rule. If the pitcher doesn't deliver a pitch within so many seconds the batter is awarded a ball. Theoretically(sp) this could be done eight times to walk two batters without throwing a pitch. Then the third batter of the inning could hit into a triple play. This would have to happen nine times.
Obviously the probability of this happening is about the same as me laying a golden egg, but is possible.
not likely
