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Moriarty9 · 07-28-2009, 12:56 AM

Rocket impresses in AAA start
Clemens dominates in third rehab start
July 17, 2005

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Eight innings, three hits, one unearned run.

That was the pitching line for Roger Clemens in his third rehab start, possibly pushing up his return to the big leagues.

Clemens, 42, gave up one unearned run on three hits with no walks and five strikeouts in eight innings against the Staten Island Yankees. He threw 68 of 94 pitches for strikes.

"I felt pretty damn good out there," said Clemens. "I think I'm good to go."

Tampa Bay Devil Rays General Manager Shaun Moriarty had told the media prior to Clemens' outing that the future Hall of Famer would have one additional rehab start and was pencilled in to make his first big league start against either the Boston Red Sox or Kansas City Royals next week.

Moriarty was not available for comment after the rehab start. It is unsure who Clemens would replace in the starting rotation.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Rocket impresses in AAA start Clemens dominates in third rehab start July 17, 2005 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Eight innings, three hits, one unearned run. That was the pitching line for Roger Clemens in his third rehab start, possibly pushing up his return to the big leagues. Clemens, 42, gave up one unearned run on three hits with no walks and five strikeouts in eight innings against the Staten Island Yankees. He threw 68 of 94 pitches for strikes. "I felt pretty damn good out there," said Clemens. "I think I'm good to go." Tampa Bay Devil Rays General Manager Shaun Moriarty had told the media prior to Clemens' outing that the future Hall of Famer would have one additional rehab start and was pencilled in to make his first big league start against either the Boston Red Sox or Kansas City Royals next week. Moriarty was not available for comment after the rehab start. It is unsure who Clemens would replace in the starting rotation.