May 5 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens passes Steve Carlton to become second on the all-time strikeout list behind Nolan Ryan . He (2004)

Roger Clemens passes Steve Carlton to become second on the all-time strikeout list behind Nolan Ryan . He fans Pittsburgh's Raul Mondesi for his 4,137th career K. Clemens also runs his season record to 6-0 with a 6-2 victory.

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