Ten years later, Kerry Wood still has vivid memories of his greatest game. The Chicago Cubs closer remembers everything about the day he struck out 20 batters in his fifth major league start, joining Roger Clemens as the only pitchers to accomplish the feat. Wood remembers how he felt warming up on May 6, 1998.
Posted: May 5th, 2008.
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Wood’s role has changed 10 years after 20 Ks (AP)
Kerry Wood remembers warming up before the game 10 years ago and struggling with his pitches and his control in the bullpen. Looked like it was going to be a long day for a 20-year-old rookie in his fifth major league start. Instead, as the game prog...
Ten years after his debut, Kerry Wood is closer candidate (AP)
As a rookie a decade ago, Kerry Wood struck out 20 Houston Astros batters in just his fifth major league start for the Chicago Cubs. Asked Thursday if he could believe it has been 10 years since he broke into the majors, Wood had a quick reply. "Seem...
Kerry Wood - #34 - Pitcher - 6′5″ - 225lbs
News: Kerry Wood (shoulder) says he feels an obligation to return to the Cubs and be the pitcher they felt he would be.Impact: ''I know I haven't given this organization or the fans or this team what they paid for two, three years ago,'' Wood said. ...
Wood hurt in fall from hot tub, out for a few days (AP)
Oft-injured Kerry Wood is out again -- this time because of a flub in a hot tub. The Chicago Cubs pitcher is not expected to throw off the mound for a few days after he slipped this week getting out of a hot tub at home. Wood landed on his stomach an...
Cubs RHP Wood hurls perfect frame in rehab assignment (PA SportsTicker)
For the third game in a row, Kerry Wood held the opposition scoreless for an inning. ...