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April 29, 1986- Roger Clemens strikes out 20

By: Dylan Miller, Editor • April 29, 2024
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Before 1986, no pitcher struck out 20 or more batters in nine innings of play. Baseball legend Roger Clemens did it twice during his tenure with the Red Sox. He is till the only pitcher to strike out 20 in nine innings on two separate occasions. Clemens set two Red Sox records, winning 192 games and striking out 2,590. He won 3 Cy Young awards and won an MVP award in the 1986 season.

Clemens went on to finish the MVP campaign with a 24-4 record, winning his first 14 outings. In addition to his impressive record, he had a 2.48 ERA and 238 strikeouts.

Clemens won a record 7 Cy Young awards and achieved the triple crown twice.

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Dylan Miller is currently a Junior at Colonia High School,he enjoys participating in sports,earning varsity letters in Cross Country,Winter Track and Spring Track. In addition to participating in sports, Dylan also follows the NFL,NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Dylan’s extracurricular activities,while on his path to Eagle,he will learn more about leadership and communication. When he’s not busy in school or running,he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso,he also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd,Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to get in the sports field 

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