Oldtimer Day in the Majors as 40-Year-Olds Take the Hill
Tom Glavine notched career win No. 297 on Wednesday. (AI Wire photo)
Creaky knees and weary backs were on display Wednesday night on diamonds around the country. Seven 40-year-olds were scheduled to pitch in the major leagues. How did they fare? Here's a look:
Roger Clemens, Yankees, 44 - Lost, 4-0, as the host Baltimore Orioles scored three times in the sixth inning, denying Clemens his 350th career victory. The Rocket fell to 1-3 on the season.
Jamie Moyer, Phillies, 44 - Threw six innings, allowing three runs on three hits for the Phillies, who lost to the visiting Cincinnati Reds, 9-6. Brian Sanches (1-1) took the loss.
Kenny Rogers, Tigers, 42 - The Tigers' game against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Field was postponed because of rain.
Greg Maddux, Padres, 41 - Improved to 7-4 by throwing seven innings of five-hit ball in a 4-2 victory over the Giants in San Francisco.
Tom Glavine, Mets, 41 - Earned his 297th career win by pitching one-hit ball for six innings in a rain-shortened game at Shea Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets won, 2-0.
Woody Williams, Astros, 40 - Allowed six hits and three runs – two earned – during six innings in Milwaukee, but he didn't figure in the decision as the Astros lost, 6-3, in 11 innings.
John Smoltz, Braves, 40 - Benefitted from a 13-run attack by the Braves as Atlanta pummeled Washington, 13-0. Smoltz (9-4) went five innings, allowing five hits and one walk. He struck out seven.
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