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When did Wakefield surpass Clemens's total of 2,777 innings pitched?

  • June 8, 2010

  • June 9, 2010

  • June 7, 2010

  • June 6, 2010

Answer

On June 8, 2010, Wakefield surpassed Roger Clemens's total of 2,777 innings pitched. Wakefield had been in a close race with Clemens for a few weeks, and he finally surpassed Clemens's mark when he pitched 7 innings in a 4-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Wakefield's milestone was met with a standing ovation from the Fenway Park crowd, and he was congratulated by Clemens after the game.
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