yes. he was in and out of trouble for most of the 6 innings. if it was anyone else not named "clay" the storyline would be how mentally tough said pitcher is for getting out of trouble and minimizing damage when he doesnt have his "best stuff" that day. and to go out there and fight, scratch, and claw to give his team 6 innings.
but it's clay so he is a pussy, mentally weak, and lucky (this sentence is not directed at you S).