Struck Out to 1st Base!?

[ocebe]

Maybe some of you guys remember the situation in the 7th inning of last night's Mets - Yankees Game. Two Out. David Wright at bat. Count 2-2. Chien-Ming Wang pitched to dirt. Wright swung. Strike Out Swinging! But, Posada couldn't get control of the ball and Wright jogged to 1st base. Wild Pitch.

Now my questions: If I remember well, it was recorded as Wang's 7th Strike Out of the game, although Wright has been still in the game. Doesn't Strike Out mean the player is out on strikes? Why can a player remain in the game by a Wild Pitch when he was struck out just before?

I'm sure you recognized some confusion in my mind. I would be appreciate if somebody tries to explain me the rule or my misunderstanding.

Cheers from Germany!