Clemens returns to mound for Texas

AUSTIN - Roger Clemens returned to the mound to pitch for Texas in the team's annual Alumni Game. Clemens pitched one scoreless inning and coached the alumni squad.

The former Longhorns pitcher and Major Leaguer struck out the first two batters of the game, and ended his one and only inning forcing a fly ball to Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Drew Stubbs in center field. Clemens and Stubbs were part of an alumni squad that included Padres Pitcher Huston Street, Marlins pitcher Chance Ruffin and Giants Infielder Brandon Belt.

"The Texas guys had their camp last week and I told [Texas pitching coach] Skip [Johnson] I'm going to be able to make it, so it's good to see everybody," Clemens said. "It's good to see Augie [Garrido] and the guys. I tip my cap to the guys. They come back and support it and that's what we did when we were still active or just barely retired. We come back and support the guys. It's a great event for the fans."

The alumni squad beat the Longhorns 2-0. Texas baseball starts its season February 17 against Duke.