Article: Jake Peavy Beats His Idol Roger Clemens

The Associated Press
AP Online
08-24-2005


San Diego Padres starter Jake Peavy shouts his approval as he watches the final out of the sixth inning that ended a bases-loaded threat by the Houston Astros Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Jake Peavy showed his idol he has been paying attention.

The 24-year-old right-hander threw a four-hitter Tuesday night to give the San Diego Padres a 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros.

Peavy didn't just beat the Astros. He beat Roger Clemens, the man whose jersey hangs in his home.

"What an honor, man," Peavy said. "It was just a tremendous feeling just to be on the same ballfield as somebody that you idolize and have a chance ...

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