Lakeland, Fla. — A little inspiration from the Rocket, perhaps?
Thursday morning started with a clubhouse talk from former MVP and seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens, who is also, not coincidentally, the father of Tigers infield prospect Kody Clemens.
A few hours later, right-hander Casey Mize came out throwing mid-90s elevated fastballs past Yankees hitters, striking out six in three innings in the Tigers’ rain-delayed 5-3 Grapefruit League win.