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The Roger Clemens Career Highlights Page One Join us as we take a look back at the Rocket's career with the Boston Red Sox on this page. During this journey we will highlight many of his greatest moments, seasons, and statistics throughout his career. then on page two we look at his years after leaving the Boston Red Sox. |
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The Beginning: Roger Clemens was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the first round (19th pick) of the 1983 amateur draft. May 20th, 1984 - As a rookie, Roger Clemens recorded his first major league victory against Minnesota in only his second start. Clemens struck out seven Twins batters as the Red Sox won, 5-4. |
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April 29, 1986 - Roger struck out 20 Seattle Mariners in
nine innings, breaking the all-time record of 19, held by two
other pitchers. In the game, he threw 138 pitches, 97 for
strikes, walked none, and struck out the side three times. The
Mariners put only 10 balls in play the whole night.
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July 15, 1986 - Clemens started the All-Star Game in his
hometown of Houston in 1986. He pitched three perfect innings,
striking out two, and collecting the win for the American
League.
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Oct. 25, 1986 - Clemens pitched in two World Series games
for the Red Sox in 1986 against the New York Mets. The first was
a win in Game 2, which put Boston up 2-0. Clemens next started
the infamous Game 6. He was dominant in seven innings, giving up
only four hits while allowing two runs, one earned.
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Oct. 10th 1990 - Roger Clemens was kicked out of Game 4 of the ALCS in Oakland after arguing with home plate umpire Terry Cooney just 1 2/3 innings into the contest. The Sox were down 3-0 in the series at the time, and were swept by the A’s. |
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1992 - 1993
Roger Clemens went 18-11 in 1992. He struck out 208 and for the third year in a row lead the AL in ERA (2.42). In 1993 Clemens threw 191 innings. It was the first time he threw less than 200 since 1985. He went 11-14 on the season, posting a 4.46 ERA, the highest of his career. |
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Oct. 25, 1986 - Clemens pitched in two World Series games
for the Red Sox in 1986 against the New York Mets. The first was
a win in Game 2, which put Boston up 2-0. Clemens next started
the infamous Game 6. He was dominant in seven innings, giving up
only four hits while allowing two runs, one earned.
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Sept, 18, 1996 - Clemens went on to tie his own major league record with 20 strikeouts in Boston's 4-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. Ten years later, the second time around was just as dominant as the first. Roger Clemens didn’t walk a batter in either of his 20K performances. The historic performance was also Clemens' 192nd win, which tied him with Cy Young for the all-time Red Sox lead. It was the Rocket's last win in a Red Sox uniform. |
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Sept. 28, 1996 - Roger Clemens walks to the mound to face
Andy Pettitte and the Yankees in his final start in a Red Sox
uniform. In the background is a commemorative banner marking
Clemens' two historic 20 strikeout games. Clemens' last start
was a valiant effort. He struck out 10 Yankees, but ultimately
lost the duel to good friend Andy Pettitte 4-2. He finished the
1996 season with a 10-13 record and 3.64 ERA. Roger
Clemens left Boston owning the team career records for games
started (382), strikeouts (2,590), and tied with Cy Young with
192 victories.
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