But Clemens (5-3) struggled throughout and lost his second straight start.
He lost his last start on June 10 but had won six successive starts before that, pitching at least eight innings in four of them.
He lost his only start in the 1944 World Series.
The way I look at it, you can lose your first start and still win 20 games.
He lost his final start of the 2000 season, finishing 19-9.
He lost his only start at age six in 1867, the second loss of his entire career.
He pitched well in the division series last season, despite losing his start in Game 2.
He lost his other start to the Cubs, 5-3 on July 4.
Lost his only start against A's this season.
The Giants' starter allowed 3 runs on 10 hits in losing his third consecutive start.