Streaking Rocket

Roger Clemens, who is on the disabled list, is one victory away from setting the American League record for most consecutive victories by a pitcher. A look:

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Wins Pitcher Team Year 17 Johnny Allen Cleveland 1936-37 17 Dave McNally Baltimore 1968-69 17 Roger Clemens Toronto/New York 1998-99 16 Walter Johnson Washington 1912 16 Joe Wood Boston 1912 16 Lefty Grove Philadelphia 1931 16 Schoolboy Rowe Detroit 1934 15 Johnny Allen Cleveland 1937 15 Gaylord Perry Cleveland 1974

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Note: The major league record is 24, set by Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants in 1936-37.