Ken Hoffman Injured, Out for Season
When <Ken Hoffman:player#8399> was hurt against the <Annapolis Destroyers:team#12>, the <Raleigh Explorers:team#17> were hopeful that the injury was not serious. However, it proved to be more severe than first thought. The 27-year-old closer suffered shoulder inflammation throwing a pitch in yesterday's game. Team doctors told BNN today that <Hoffman:player#8399> would miss 7 months of the season.

<Hoffman:player#8399> has nailed down 16 saves to date. In 27.2 innings he has fanned 18 batters and walked 6. His pitching record is no wins and 4 losses with a 2.93 ERA.