Roger the Rocket Clemens
King Felix got the job done as promised last night as the Mariners took down the Red Sox. That moves my record to 167-121-2 over my last 290. Let’s just get right to it today as I look for Clemens to get his 350th win tonight.
Today I look at the Match-Up between the N.Y. Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles
1. It’s Time to Make History.
Roger Clemens will take the mound for the Yankees tonight looking for his 350th win of his career. This extra incentive should hopefully wake up the Yankee bats and I truly think it will.
2. No Tejada.
The Orioles received some bad news Tuesday when they learned shortstop Miguel Tejada will likely be sidelined into August with a fractured left wrist. Tejada was batting .306 with seven homers and 41 RBIs this season. He played in 1,152 straight games - the fifth-longest streak in baseball history - before being placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday. This loss will hurt the Orioles tremendously not only tonight but all season.
3. Success vs. the Orioles.
Clemens has 22 career wins against the Orioles which is the most among active pitchers. Clemens hasn’t pitched in Baltimore since a 6-3 win on Sept. 16, 2003, during his first stint with the Yankees but that is no reason not to ride the rocket tonight.
Bruiser is taking the Yankees (-135) over the Orioles
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