Clemens given apology for ‘unjustly’ ejection

Roger Clemens was given an emphatic apology Thursday for being ejected “unjustly” from his 10-year-old son’s baseball game last weekend in Colorado.

David King, president of tournament organizer Triple Crown Sports, said “Mr. Clemens was a non-aggressor and a victim of mistaken identity and confusion” by an upset umpire.

Clemens was asked to leave son Kacy’s game Saturday in Craig, Colo., when a 22-year-old ump said the Houston Astros pitcher spit a sunflower seed at him. Moments earlier, Kacy was called out on a stolen-base attempt — the fielder later admitted he missed the tag. Clemens watched the rest of the contest from a parking lot.

Burrell put on 15-day DL

San Diego — The Philadelphia Phillies placed left fielder Pat Burrell on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a strained left wrist. Burrell said he injured the wrist during batting practice Tuesday.