Tim Wakefield become the Red Sox’ all-time leader in innings pitched passing Roger Clemens

On June 8, 2010 — Tim Wakefield tosses 7.1 innings in Boston’s 3-2 victory over Cleveland at Progressive Field to become the Red Sox’ all-time leader in innings pitched. The 43 year-old right-handed knuckleballer surpasses Roger Clemens, who had established the mark during his 13 seasons with the club by throwing 2,777 innings.

Wakefield gives up only 4 hits in 7 1/3 innings retiring 15 consecutive batters at one point.

 
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