The Rocket pitched a tremendous game in what was likely his final major league start, ending up with a no-decision against the Marlins in game 4 of the World Series.

Clemens had a rough first inning: After retiring the first two batters Clemens gave up five straight hits that scored three runs. The Marlins hit some tough pitches and made Clemens throw 42 pitches in the inning.

The Rocket was brilliant over the next six innings, holding the Marlins scoreless and allowing just three hits. He struck out Luis Castillo, the last batter he faced, with a fastball.

The Marlins fans and players gave Clemens a standing ovation following the inning.

Clemens left trailing 3-1, but the Yankees rallied to tie the game in the top of the ninth before losing in 13 innings.

The Rocket's final line was three runs on eight hits over seven innings with five strikeouts and no walks.

The Rocket makes his final major league start in Game 4 of the World Series, October 22, 2003, 8:00 pm EST.

The Rocket had a forgettable outing but his teammates rallied to win game seven of the ALCS. Clemens held the Red Sox scorless on one hit in the first, but gave up a two-run homer to Trot Nixon in the second and had another unearned run score on an error that should have ended the inning.

He pitched a 1-2-3 third inning but did not record an out in the fourth. He gave up a homer to Kevin Millar to open the inning. Then after walking Nixon he got Mueller to hit into what could have been a double play but Jeter was in motion to cover second on a hit and run, leaving runners at first and third with nobody out.

Torre pulled Clemens at that point and Mussina came in and prevented the runners from scoring, closing the book on Clemens' start.

The Rocket's final line was four runs (three earned) on six hits with one walk and one strikeout over three plus innings.

The Rocket defeated Pedro Martinez and the Boston Red Sox, winning game three of the ALCS . Clemens was a little shaky in the first, giving up two runs on three hits (although one should have been ruled an error). However he settled down after that, holding the Red Sox scoreless and allowing just three base runners over the next five innings.

The key inning was the sixth when Clemens had runners on first and second with no one out and he struck out Garciaparra and got Manny Ramirez to ground into a double play.

The Rocket left the game after the sixth leading 4-2 and the Yankees held off the Red Sox for a 4-3 win.

Clemens' final line was two runs on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts over six innings.

The Rocket pitched a dominant game and gave the Yankees a 2-1 series advantage after defeating the Twins in game 3 of the ALDS. Clemens was nothing short of brilliant, throwing 71 of his 99 pithces for strikes. He gave up just one run on five hits over seven innings, striking out six and walking one.

Final AL statistical rankings for the Rocket's 2003 season:

Wins (17): 5th (tied with 2 others)
ERA: (3.91): 14th
Strikeouts (190): 5th
Innings (211.2): 13th (tied with 1 other)

The Rocket won his final regular season start, defeating over the Orioles on 9/27. Clemens gave up two runs on just three hits over six innings. He walked three and struck out three.

Clemens finishes his career with a 310-160 record and a 3.19 ERA. He struck out 4,099.

The Rocket won his final regular season start on the road, defeating over the Devil Rays on 9/21. Clemens breezed through his start, pitching seven shutout innings and allowing just four hits (two of them infield hits). He walked one, struck out three and allowed just one runner in scoring position.

This was win number 309 for Clemens, putting him into sole posession of 16th place on the all-time list.

The Rocket picked up his 15th win of the year with a victory over the Orioles on 9/16. Clemens pitched a strong game in his final start in Baltimore, lasting seven innings and giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits. He struck and four and did not walk a batter.

The win gave Clemens 308 for his career, tying him with Hoss Radbourn for 16th on the all-time list.

The Rocket moved to 14-9 on the year with a win over the Tigers on 9/11. Clemens went six and two thirds innings, giving up two runs on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts.

This was win number 307 for the Rocket, putting him into a tie for 17th place on the all-time list with Mickey Welch.

The Rocket had one of the worst innings of his career and lost to the Red Sox on 9/6. Clemens gave up just a solo home run as he moved comfortably through the first three innings. However in the fourth things fell apart has he gave up six hits and two walks, only recording an out when a runner was thrown out trying to advance from first to second.

The Rocket's final line was seven runs (five earned) on seven hits over three and a third innings with two walks and two strikeouts.

The Rocket pitched a terrific game in his final regular season start at Fenway, defeating the Red Sox on 8/31. Clemens went six and two-thirds innings, giving up four runs on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts.

The final line doesn't indicate how in control The Rocket was: three of the six hits against him were infield singles; the two runs scored on him in the third only came across because Posada allowed a passed ball and a routine ground ball to Jeter took a very bad hop and glanced off of him; the two runs in the seventh charged to Clemens were knocked in off of Osuna, who relieved Clemens with two outs.

The fans at Fenway, who have consistently booed Clemens since he joined the Yankees gave him an extended standing ovation as he left the mound in the seventh, bringing him out of the dugout for a curtain call.

This was the 100th win at Fenway Park for Clemens.

The Rocket had one of the worst outings of his career in a loss to the White Sox on 8/26. Clemens lasted just four and two thirds innings, giving up nine runs on seven hits, including four home runs. The four home runs given up and nine runs allowed matched a career high.

The start was puzzling in that Clemens appeared to have dominant stuff for much of the night, striking out three of the first five he faced and getting a number of hitters to swing through his fastball.

However Chicago hit solo home runs in the second and third and added a run in the fourth. In the fifth Clemens gave up a single and two walks before giving up a grand slam to Frank Thomas, who had struck out in his first two at bats.

The Rocket's final line was nine runs on seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts over four and two-thirds innings.

The Rocket picked up his 12th win of the year with a victory over the Royals on 8/20. Clemens gave up three runs on eight hits over six and a third innings. He struck out five and did not walk a batter.

Clemens left with an 8-3 lead that the bullpen nearly blew, allowing four runs in the ninth inning.

The Rocket pitched a terrific game but once again was shamefully let down by his teammates as he ended up with a no-decision against the Orioles on 8/15. Clemens gave up just one run on five hits over seven and a third innings. He left the game leading 2-1 with one out and nobody on in the eighth. Orosco came in and promptly gave up a double and a single to blow the save.

Clemens was equally let down by a Yankee offense that stranded 11 runners through seven innings.

The Rocket's final line was one run on five hits with five strikeouts and three walks over seven and a third innings.

The Rocket pitched a solid game but was let down by his bullpen as he ended up with a no-decision against the Mariners on 8/10. Clemens gave up a run on three hits in the first, but held the opposition scoress over the next five innings. He started the seventh inning leading 4-1, but was pulled after giving up a double and a walk. Three hitters later the bullpen had blown the save and eventually lost the game.

The Rocket's final line was three runs on eight hits over six plus innings with one walk and six strikeouts.

The Rocket improved to 11-7 on the season with a win over the Rangers on 8/5. Clemens gave up a solo home run in the first but held the Rangers scoreless after that, giving up just five hits over seven innings. He struck out four and walked two.

The Rocket pitched the 46th shutout of his career in a win over the Angels on 7/30. The defending world champions had just five hits and a walk against Clemens, who only allowed two runners in scoring position and faced just three over the minimum. He completed the game with an economical 115 pitches, recording five strikeouts.

This was the Rocket's second shutout as a Yankee, the last coming on June 29, 1999. It was his first complete game since May 28, 2000.

The Rocket pitched poorly and ended up with a loss against the Orioles on 7/24. Clemens struggled badly with his location all day. He gave up five runs on nine hits in just four innings. He did not issue a walk and struck out three.

The Rocket picked up his ninth win of the year with a victory over the Indians on 7/18. Clemens final line was below average: Four runs on seven hits over six innings with two walks and eight strikeouts. His night was cut short by a lengthy rain delay in the bottom half of the sixth.

Despite the ordinary numbers the Rocket was actually dominant for most of the night, retiring nine in a row between the first and the fourth innings. He had one explicable stretch in the fourth inning when he gave up three consecutive two-out hits, accounting for three runs.

The Rocket pitched a 1-2-3 3rd inning in the All-Star game. He got Javy Lopez to ground out to third, then struck out Jose Vidro and Edgar Renteria. He threw 15 pitches, 10 for strikes.

The Rocket was named a member of the 2003 American League All-Star team. This is Clemens' ninth all-star selection in his 20 year career.

The Rocket pitched a solid game but the Yankees' offense turned in another shamefully inept performance and he ended up with a no-decision against Cleveland 7/10. Clemens gave up a two-run homer in the second but settled down after that and found a way to get some out despite not having his best stuff. Clemens left after seven innings with the score tied 2-2 in a game the Yankees lost in ten innings.

The Yankees "offense" squandered key opportunities all night. Some lowlights included Soriano allowing himself to get picked off (for the second time) of second base with no outs, and the Yankees scoring just one run after loading the bases with no outs.

The Rocket's final line was two run on seven hits over seven innings with six strikeouts and two walks.

The Rocket had a poor start and lost to the Red Sox on 7/5. Clemens went five and a third innings, giving up eight runs (seven earned) on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts.

The loss dropped Clemens to 8-6 on the year.

The Rocket was dominant in defeating the Mets on 6/28. Clemens went eight innings giving up just one run on six hits. He struck out seven and walked one.

The win moved Clemens past Lefty Grove and Early Winn into 19th place on the all time victory list with 301.

The Rocket pitched well but gave up two home runs and once again got little run support as he lost to the Devil Rays on 6/23. Clemens gave up just five hits over seven inningis but two of them were home runs to Damian Rolls, who had not homered since 2001. The most damaging blow was a three run shot in the second that came after two walks in the inning.

The Yankees were again stifled by Zambrano, who has a 2.39 ERA against them this year, versus a 3.98 ERA against the rest of the league.

The Rocket's final line was four runs on five hits over seven innings with six strikeouts and two walks.

The Rocket pitched one of the best games of his career but once again received no run support and ended up with a no-decision against the Devil Rays on 6/18. Clemens took a no-hitter into the eigth before giving up a single with one out. However he was locked in a pitcher's duel with Victor Zambrano who held the Yankees to two hits over eight inings and the game was scoreless when both starters left after eight innings.

The Rocket's final line was no runs on just one hit over eight innings with two walks and nine strikeouts.

The Rocket became the 21st pitcher in major league history to win 300 games with a dominating win over the Cardinals on 6/13. Making his fourth attempt at win number 300, Clemens was dazzling early on, striking out the side in the first and second innings and ringing up ten Ks in the first five innings. He left the game after six and two-thirds innings with a 3-2 lead which the bullpen held on to as the Yankees went on to win 5-2.

In addition to winning his 300th game Clemens became the third pitcher in history to reach 4000 strikeouts, blowing away Edgar Renteria with an explosive fastball in the second inning.

The Rocket's final line was two runs on six hits with ten strikeouts and two walks over six and two-thirds innings. This was the 104th double digit strikeout game of Clemens' career.

The Rocket pitched a terrific game but was once again shamefully let down by his manager and his teammates as he ended up with a loss against the Cubs on 6/7.

Clemens was locked in a tremendous pitcher's duel with Kerry Wood throughout the day. He entered the seventh innings having given up just two hits and holding a 1-0 lead. With one out he gave up a single and his first walk of the day when Torre, making one of the worst managerial moves in baseball history, pulled the Rocket despite the fact that he had only thrown 84 pitches and put in Juan Acevedo, statistically the worst pitcher on the Yankees staff. Acevedo gave up a three run homer on the first pitch he threw, blowing the save and costing Clemens the loss.

The Rocket's final line was two runs on three hits with one walk and five strikeouts over six and a third innnings.

The Rocket is still at 299 career wins after his teammates played a hopelessly incompetent game behind him and he ended up with a no-decision against the Tigers on 6/1. Clemens appeared to be in position to cruise to a victory as he entered the fifth inning with a 7-1 lead. After giving up a two run homer with one out his fielders committed three errors that allowed three more runs to score.

Clemens pitched a 1-2-3 sixth inning but was inexplicably pulled after six innings, leading 8-6. The bullpen immediately blew the lead in the seventh, taking him out of the decision.

Clemens' final line was six runs (four earned, although I don't see why it wasn't three) on seven hits (should be six) over six innnings with nine six strikeouts and one walk.

The Rocket failed in his first attempt to win his 300th game as he lost to the Red Sox on 5/26. After a solid 1-2-3 first inning Clemens labored through the next three innings, barely escaping the fourth inning trailing 5-0. After the Yankees closed the gap to 5-3 Clemens appeared to be back inform as he struck out the side in order in the fifth and got the first two hitters in the sixth. However three straight hits plated two more runs and chased the Rocket from the game.

Clemens' final line was eight runs on ten hits over five and two-thirds innnings. He had nine strikeouts and two walks.

The Rocket is not having any problems with his pitching hand after being hit with a line drive in his last start. He is set to pitch on Monday at home against the Red Sox to try for his 300th win.

The New York Times has a couple of great articles on the Rocket:

Clemens Approaches 300 at His Own Pace
A Case for Clemens as the Best Ever

The Rocket moved to within one win of 300 with a victory over the Red Sox on 5/21. Clemens gave up a two-run homer in the first to Garciaparra, but held Boston scoreless over the next five innings as he was locked in a pitcher's duel with Tim Wakefield. He finished the sixth inning with the game tied 2-2 and the Yankees scored a run in the top of the seventh to put Clemens in line for the victory.

Clemens took a line drive off of the middle finger of his pitching hand in the sixth. He stayed in the game and struck out the next batter he faced to end the inning. Clemens says he will make his next start on Monday, although Joe Torre has listed him as questionable.

The Rocket's final line was two runs on a season-high nine hits over six innings. He struck out seven and walked just one.

The Rocket had his worst start of the year but ended up with a no-decision against the Rangers on 5/16. Clemens had outstanding stuff, striking out a season high ten in just five innings. However he walked five, three of which came around to score.

The majority of the damage came in the second when Blalock narrowly missed hitting a grand slam off of Clemens, ending up with a bases-loaded, two-out double that scored three runs.

The Rocket left the game trailing 5-3, but the Yankees tied it to take him off the hook for the loss before losing the game in the 12th.

Clemens final line was five runs on six hits over five innings with ten strikeouts and five walks.

This was the 103rd double digit strikeout game of Clemens' career.

The Rocket moved to 5-2 on the year with another terrific outing as he beat the A's on 5/10. Pitching for the second consecutive game against Barry Zito and the A's Clemens came out on top this time. He pitched six and two-thirds innings, giving up just one run on six hits with one walk and five Ks.

This was career victory number 298 for the Rocket.

The Rocket pitched a terrific game but received no run support as he lost to the A's on 5/4. Clemens held the A's to two runs (one earned) on just four hits over seven innings. The Yankees were shutout for the second time this year (and for the second consecutive Clemens start), as they lost 2-0.

The Rocket's final line was two runs (one earned) on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks over seven innings.

The Rocket fell to 4-1 on the year with a loss against the Mariners on 4/29. Clemens struck out eight in six innings but gave up three home runs. The Mariners shutout the Yankees as they fell 6-0.

The Rocket's final line was four runs on eight hits with one walk and eight strikeouts over six innings.

The Rocket picked up career win number 297 with a dominant victory over the Angels on 4/23. Clemens pitched a season-high eight innings, giving up six hits and two runs while striking out out six. He did not walk a batter.

The Rocket kept the Angels out of the game all night, holding them scoreless while retiring 12 of the first 14 batters he faced. The Angels pulled to within 7-2 with two outs in the sixth after what was originally ruled an error by Mondesi. This ruling was apparently changed later, as the "official" mlb.com box score shows the two runs being earned and gives the Angels an additional hit.

The Rocket pulled to within four wins of 300 with a win over the Twins on 4/18. Clemens pitched another great game, giving up just one run on five hits over six innings. He struggled with his control a bit, yielding three walks but set an early season high with eight stikeouts.

Clemens consistently hit the mid 90s with his fastball and through one stretch struck out five of eight batters.

The Rocket pitched a great game but received no run support as he ended up with a no-decision against the Devil Rays on 4/13. Clemens gave up just one run over seven innings, but left the game trailing 1-0, as the Yankee hitters were unable to score despite receiving seven walks in seven innings against a pitcher who entered the game with an ERA just under ten.

The Yankees scored one run in the eigth to take Clemens off the hook or the loss

The Rocket's final line was one runs on seven hits with three walks and six strikeouts over seven innings.

The Rocket picked up his second straight victory to open the season with a win over the Devil Rays on 4/6. Clemens did not always appear to have his best command but pitched effectively throughout, holding the opposition to just one run before giving up a three run homer in the seventh. He settled back down and retired the Devil Rays' one and two hitters to end the seventh, striking out the last batter he faced, Baldelli, for the fourth time.

The Rocket's final line was four runs on six hits with three walks and six strikeouts over seven innings.

This was career victory number 295 for Clemens.

The Rocket 20th major league season got off to a terrific start today as he won the season opener against the Blue Jays on 3/31. Clemens pitched six scoreless innings, striking out five and giving up just three hits and a walk.

The win was the 294th of the Rocket's career.

The Rocket was named the Yankees' opening day starter. Clemens will open his 20th, and likely last, season in the majors on March 31st in Toronto. The game is scheduled to be broadcast on ESPN2.