The Juice is back for its fifth season of fun! Stop by each weekday for an ample serving of news from the action, plus great photos, stats and video highlights. Ancient history : While his championship run in Philadelphia already established Jamie Moyer as one of the great age defiers in sports, it wasn't until Tuesday night that we could affix a big official record to his name. That's when everyone's favorite lefty — 49 years, 150 days, to be exact — became the oldest pitcher in baseball history to record a win. Moyer earned the 'W' by allowing two runs over seven innings in Colorado's 5-3 victory over San Diego . Rafael Betancourt slammed the door on any potential spoilers in the ninth, giving Moyer the record in his third try this season. ''It's a great night for the Rockies, as far as winning a baseball game. But it's an historic night for one tremendous human being,'' Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. The previous record holder was Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Dodgers who won a game on Sept. 13, 1932 at the age of 49 years, 70 days. Moyer said he can see the record being broken one day and we'd wholeheartedly agree — maybe even in his next start. Cardinals down...
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The Juice: Jamie Moyer becomes oldest pitcher with a win, empty seats watch Miami victory (Big League Stew)
Published April 18, 2012 at 5:35 AM
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