Fansided · Apr 22, 2020
Red Sox: Underrated trade provided unexpected boost in 1986 postseason
A mid-season trade with the Seattle Mariners in 1986 paid dividends for the Boston Red Sox when Dave Henderson and Spike Owen shined in the playoffs.
The 20 strikeout masterpiece by Roger Clemens against the Seattle Mariners in 1986 aired on NESN last night, flashing back to a historic performance by one of the greatest pitchers in Boston Red Sox history at the pinnacle of his career. The Rocket set a single-game major league record for strikeouts that night on his way to earning a Cy Young and MVP Award while leading his team to the World Series.
