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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 ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Baseball's 11 greatest individual streaks in major league...