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)

Assuming the pitcher's team scored a run then the pitcher can throw 27 pitches.  He (or she, you never know) can throw three pitches each inning, so 3 pitches/inning x 9 innings = 27 pitches.  Along with a complete game, the pitcher would also come away with a perfect game.

Just read the solution.  Thought the pitcher had to win.  Never mind.

Edited on April 28, 2004, 7:32 pm

Posted by logischer Verstand on 2004-04-28 19:30:33