Post by NJTank on Apr 29, 2016 6:09:16 GMT -5
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1986: Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox has a breakout performance as he becomes the first pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a nine inning game. The previous best was 19 by Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan. Clemens fans 20 Seattle Mariners, in a 3-1 win at Fenway Park, improving to 4-0 on the season. Roger Clemens would match his 20 strikeout performance a decade later in one of his final starts with the Red Sox.