May 27 in Boston Red Sox History: Phil Niekro becomes the 3rd man to start 700 games (1987)

On May 27, 1987, At Fenway Park Cleveland Indians starter Phil Niekro pitches a complete game but loses to Roger Clemens and the Red Sox 1-0 and also becomes just the 3rd player in history to make 700 career starts and he joins Cy Young and Don Sutton on the list. The Red Sox-only run was scored by

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