[jwlincy]

Jake Westbrook has a no hitter going through 5 innings, unfortunalety he didn't start the game. Jeff D'Amico started the game and gave up 4 runs without recording an out, then there was a lengthy rain delay. Westbrook came in and hasn't allowed a hit in 5 full innings so far.

If Westbrook makes it through 9 innings without giving up a hit, would he get credit for a no no? Sort of interesting circumstances.

[bigdawg]

very interesting -- isn't he working on a perfect game (sort of)

[jwlincy]

Yes he is, good call.

7 IP, 0 hits, 0 BBs, 7 Ks, 83 pitches. Not bad at all.

[revo]

Will he become another Ernie Shore?

To answer your question, Ernie Shore has an asterisked credit for a perfect game that he did not start. Babe Ruth started the game, hit a batter, got ejected, and Shore relieved him, and then finished the game without allowing another batter on-base.

Although they count that one in the record books, this one would be different -- but very, very unique.

[jwlincy]

Westbrook just got pulled to start the 8th inning. Rafael Betancourt is starting the inning. Good outing anyway Jake!

[ChiSoxFan]

And now Betancourt is doing his Jeff D'Amico impersonation. Too bad Westbrook didn't stay in ...

[Turnip]

A perfect game loss would have been something I'd try to remember forever.