For six months, Emmanuel Clase was nearly invincible. He was dominant. He was as electrifying as the newly inked lightning bolt tattoo on his neck. Six months. Sixty-six appearances. Forty-seven ...

For six months, Emmanuel Clase was nearly invincible. He was dominant. He was as electrifying as the newly inked lightning bolt tattoo on his neck. Six months. Sixty-six appearances.

Clase threw a few cutters in the 96-97 mph range Friday night, though he also was able to hit 99.8 mph or faster seven times. But the extra toll can be a factor.