Wave the Jolly Roger! Yanks Look for Sweep Over Pirates

Clemens Leads Yankees to Victory in First Start

Roger Clemens made his long awaited return Saturday to the New York Yankees rotation in a 9-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 44-year old pitcher officially began his 24th major league season with seven strikeouts on 108 pitches, allowing only three runs.

"Each start I go through now, I expect to get stronger," Clemens said.

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