Chillingworth Debut

The New York Cobra beat the Hawaii Cubs in a potential playoff preview today. Of course, the big story was Roger Chillingworth making his 2008 debut. Roger looked sharp striking out the first 2 hitters he faced, and pitching a perfect game for the first 4 innings. In the 5th, Charlie Howard broke up the no-hitter with a single, but was out at second base trying to stretch the hit into a double.

After the out at second, Roger summoned for the trainer as his shoulder was throbbing. Eddie came out and Roger convinced them that he could continue. He stayed in the game and struck out the next 2 hitters to end the inning. Meanwhile, Floyd Brennan was mowing down the Cobra and the game was scoreless until the 6th inning. With 2 out in the 6th, Keith Lee singled to bring in Ricky Buckley to give New York the 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the inning, Roger stranded 2 runners and then left the game in the top of the 7th for a pinch hitter.

The New York bullpen pitched a scoreless 7th and 8th innings for Roger to preserve the 1-run lead. In the 9th, Keith Lee's 2 run homer highlighted a 3 run inning. In the 9th, Jaret Benser closed out the 4-0 victory for Roger, his 409th win of his career. Roger finished with 6 scoreless innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts.