June 22, 200620 yr Minnesota Twins @ Houston Astros 7:05 CT / 8:05 ET ESPN VS. Francisco Liriano (6-1, 2.16 ERA) | Roger Clemens (0-0, 0.00 ERA) Scouting Report: Liriano continued to ease his way through yet another lineup on Friday in Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old sensation recorded a career-high eleven strikeouts in holding the Pirates to just two runs over six innings. And he again left the opposition astounded. "Nasty as I've ever seen," said Pirates first baseman Sean Casey. The left-hander is now averaging more than ten strikeouts per nine innings and has notched wins in five of his last six decisions. The much anticipated return of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner is finally here as Clemens makes his first appearance in a Major League game since he faced the Chicago White Sox in the World Series last fall. Clemens, who leads all active Major Leaguers with 341 career victories, is 23-12 with a 3.01 lifetime ERA vs. Minnesota. Source To say I'm hyped is an understatement. The return of one of my favorite players of all time (Clemens) versus one of if not my favorite young pitcher in the league in Francisco Liriano.
June 23, 200620 yr Author Perfect inning for Clemens. 1 IP, 0 H, 1 SO 12 pitches. Liriano equals The Rocket on the scoreboard. 1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO
June 23, 200620 yr Author With two men on and a full count, Clemens blows by Jason Bartlett to end the inning. 2 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 1 BB 35 pitches.
June 23, 200620 yr Author Jason Kubel bats in Luis Castillo for the 1-0 lead with 1 down in the 3rd. Cuddyer hits in Kubel. 2-0 lead in the 3rd.
June 23, 200620 yr Author Clemens' Final Line: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO Francisco on the other hand is still mowing down the Astros through 7. He's allowed only 2 hits and 2 walks to go with 6 SO. He's only at 80 pitches as well.
June 23, 200620 yr on ESPN..kool, i'll be watching No, watch Marlins first, Roger Clemens second. i wish i could , but i'm in north carolina ...so i can't see them, i can see the ESPN game though Clemens' Final Line: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO Francisco on the other hand is still mowing down the Astros through 7. He's allowed only 2 hits and 2 walks to go with 6 SO. He's only at 80 pitches as well. he just gave up a 2 run homer to jason lane...
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