In other words, your starter built your team's lead but was starting to fall apart. You come in to save the day and close the door on the opponent. Carrico did meet the criteria for a save according to the official rulebook: 14�29�8 Save. A pitcher must meet all three of the following conditions to be credited with a save: 14�29�8�1 They are the last pitcher in the win� 14�29�8�2 They are not the winning pitcher� 14�29�8�3 They meet one of the following conditions: 14�29�8�3�1 They enter or reenter the game to pitch with a lead of not more than three runs and pitch for at least one inning� 14�29�8�3�2 They pitch effectively for at least three innings� 14�29�8�3�3 They enter or reenter the game to pitch with the potential tying run on base, at bat or on-deck�