May 18, 2007 8:52 PM EST

Roger Clemens allowed only a solo homer and threw 58 pitches in four innings for Class-A Tampa on Friday night, his first minor league start as he prepares to rejoin the Yankees.

With owner George Steinbrenner watching from a private box at Legends Field, the right-hander gave up three hits and struck out two against the Fort Myers Miracle, a Twins affiliate. He left to a standing ovation in the mostly full stadium.

Via AP