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Baseball's 11 greatest individual streaks in major league history.(Warm Up Tosses)

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| September 01, 2004 | Kuenster, John | COPYRIGHT 2004 Century Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

IN BASEBALL, STREAKS OF SUCCESS BY HITTERS, PITCHERS AND FIELDERS come and go. While in progress, they generate extended interest among fans, the media and players themselves if they reach eye-catching heights.

Such was the case earlier this season, when Roger Clemens won nine straight games against no losses into mid-June, while left fielder Carlos Lee of the White Sox produced a hit in 28 consecutive games through the same period of time.

In suffering his first defeat as an Astro in a game on June 14 against the Cubs, Clemens was out-dueled by Mark Prior who earned the decision, 7-2.

"I was battling all night," admitted Clemens who obviously ...

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