2000 Yankees Diary, August 3: Winnin' in the Rain
Briefly

On August 4, 2000, Roger Clemens pitched at 38 years of age, despite a rain delay. The Yankees fell behind against the Royals but rallied to win after loading the bases. Clemens faced challenges with defensive errors, allowing two runs in the sixth inning after initially pitching strongly. Tino Martinez's solo home run provided an early lead, and Clemens ultimately allowed five hits over seven innings. The Yankees won the game after a seventh-inning error by the Royals' defense sparked their comeback.
Roger Clemens showed resilience on his 38th birthday, enduring a rain delay to pitch effectively despite defensive errors. The Yankees ultimately secured a comeback win.
Clemens delivered a strong seven-inning performance, allowing only five hits. Despite a challenging sixth inning where the Royals scored two runs, he kept his composure.
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