"Controversial First Strikeout: Slade Cecconi's Unusual Start After Review"
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Slade Cecconi had an unusual first Major League strikeout during a game against the San Francisco Giants. Initially ruled a hit-by-pitch, a replay review showed that the ball hit the knob of the batter's bat and then ricocheted into the catcher's stomach/groin area. The call was overturned, resulting in a foul tip strikeout. Despite the odd start, Cecconi settled in and pitched well, allowing two runs in 4 2/3 innings.