Blown Save Follow-Up

Question
Hello Brian,
I just read your post explaining when a pitcher can receive a blown save.  It was very helpful but I do have a follow-up.  Who gets the blown save in the following situation:  A starter leaves the game with a 2-1 lead after 6 innings.  In the 7th, Reliever A walks the first two batters before being yanked for Reliever B.  Reliever B finishes the inning but does allow one of the inherited runners to score.  The run is charged to Reliever A but the blown saved happened while Reliever B was on the mound?  Do they both get a BS or just one?  Thank a lot!

Answer
Scott,

Actually, a blown save is not an official baseball statistic.  So it is awarded based on the rules of whoever is keeping track.  But a common definition is that a blown save is awarded to a pitcher who enters a game with a save situation, yet allows the tying run to score.  Typically a blown save is given to the pitcher who allows the tying run to score, even if a different reliever let the tying run get on base.  So you can get a blown save without giving up a run charged to you.

Hope this helps!

Brian