Clemens sets record in Yankees season opener win
Roger Clemens became the American League strikeout king with 3,509 in his career as the Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 in the season opener. Jorge Posada hit a homer with four RBIs, and Bernie Williams and Tino Martinez also connected as New York opened at home. Clemens endured a forearm scare but finished strong, earning ovations and matching the stage with a historic performance.
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Hugoton Eagles rout Lakin in doubleheader softball clash
Hugoton dominated the Broncs in both games, led by pitcher Jessica Jones who fired a standout performance and 6-for-8 at the plate. Alison Owens joined the hit parade with four hits, while teammates Kendrea Bensel Hillary Thomas Jade Hernandez Breanna Haehn and Megan Troyer added multi hit games. Lakin, already thin on experience, struggled with walks and miscues as Jones shut down the Broncs in the late innings.
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Suzuki Leaves Big Impression In Mariners Debut
Ichiro Suzuki impressed in his Seattle debut against Oakland, with two key hits and a strong run in a 5-4 Mariners win. Johnny Damon praised Suzuki as a future superstar who rekindles fan interest, while Kazuhiro Sasaki closed out the game for Seattle. Olerud and Martinez contributed with timely hits, as the Mariners rallied from 4-0 down after Tim Hudson left the mound.
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Sheffield's HR wins back Dodger fans at opener
Dodgers avoid upset as Gary Sheffield belted a sixth inning home run off Jamey Wright to lift LA to a 1-0 opening day win over Milwaukee. He had clashed with the organization in spring training and later sought a trade before apologizing.
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