Randy Wells gets 12th victory as Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-0October 3rd, 2009 Wells pitches Cubs to victory over ArizonaCHICAGO — Randy Wells allowed three hits in seven strong innings and struck out a career-high 10, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 on Saturday. Wells (12-10) gave up a leadoff double to Stephen Drew and then retired 14 straight before Eric Byrnes hit a two-out single in the fifth.
Arizona gets to Cain early and beats Giants 10-8September 23rd, 2009 D'Backs chase Cain and beat Giants 10-8PHOENIX — Miguel Montero had three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored nine runs in the second and third innings to drive Matt Cain out of the game, dampening San Francisco's NL wild card chances with a 10-8 victory Tuesday night. The Giants fell five games behind wild-card lead Colorado, which beat San Diego on Tuesday, and dropped into a tie with Atlanta with 11 games to play.
Pedro Martinez leaves start after three innings with stiff neckSeptember 19th, 2009 Martinez leaves game with stiff neckATLANTA — Pedro Martinez left his start after three innings because of neck stiffness in Philadelphia's game against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night. Martinez was trailing 3-0 when he approached the mound to begin warming up for the fourth.
OF Randy Winn leaves Giants' game after hitting a ball off his footJuly 11th, 2009 Giants' Winn leaves game earlySAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco outfielder Randy Winn has left the game against San Diego after fouling a ball off his right foot. Winn finished his first-inning at-bat against Josh Banks on Friday night by popping out to third base.
Oswalt throws eight strong innings and Astros hit 3 home runs in 7-1 win over GiantsJuly 6th, 2009 Oswalt, home runs pace Astros 7-1 victorySAN FRANCISCO — Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Jason Michaels each hit solo home runs for the Astros, who had been shut out in their previous two games against the Giants.
Dunn gets 300th homer, decisive single in 8th-inning rally as Nats halt Braves win streak at 5July 4th, 2009 Nationals rally for 5-3 win over BravesWASHINGTON — Atlanta's Tommy Hanson extended his scoreless innings streak to 26 before Adam Dunn's 300th career homer and the Washington Nationals rallied for four eighth-inning runs and a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Saturday. Hanson departed with a 3-1 lead after seven innings and was in line for his fifth straight victory before the Braves bullpen blew up, halting Atlanta's winning streak at a season-high five.
Nats' Adam Dunn hits 300th career home run, ends Tommy Hanson's scoreless innings streak at 26July 4th, 2009 Nationals' Dunn hits 300th career home runWASHINGTON — Nationals slugger Adam Dunn hit his 300th career home run Saturday, ending Braves rookie Tommy Hanson's consecutive scoreless innings streak at 26 with the milestone blast. Dunn hit a 2-2 fastball two-thirds of the way up the second deck in right field leading off the seventh inning, cutting Atlanta's lead to 3-1.
Johnson survives Pujols' 2 homers, gets No. 303 in Giants' 6-3 win over CardinalsJuly 1st, 2009 Johnson, Giants beat Cardinals 6-3ST. LOUIS — Randy Johnson won his third straight decision and 303rd of his career despite surrendering two home runs to Albert Pujols in the San Francisco Giants' 6-3 victory over the St.
Randy Johnson gets 301st win, Giants rally in 7th for 5-2 win over A'sJune 14th, 2009 Big Unit gets No. 301 in Giants' win over A'sSAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson limited Oakland to four hits over seven strong innings to earn his 301st victory, and Juan Uribe drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning in the San Francisco Giants' 5-2 win Saturday night.
Rookie West flirts with no-hitter in fourth career start and Marlins beat Giants 4-0June 9th, 2009 West, Marlins shut down Giants 4-0MIAMI — Sean West did not allow a hit until the seventh inning in his fourth career start and Brett Carroll hit his first career home run to help Florida Marlins beat Randy Johnson and the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Monday night. West (1-1) allowed one baserunner — a leadoff walk to Andres Torres in the third — through the first six innings.
Big number for Big Unit: Randy Johnson gets 300th win, becomes 24th pitcher to reach milestoneJune 5th, 2009 Big Unit's big number: Randy Johnson wins 300thWASHINGTON — The emotions finally flowed for Randy Johnson when the final out was made. A hug for his son, who was serving as batboy.
Storms postpone Johnson's bid for 300; Giants-Nationals game to be made up in Thursday DHJune 4th, 2009 Storms postpone Randy Johnson's bid for 300th winWASHINGTON — The Big Unit was held up by Mother Nature, putting history on hold. Randy Johnson's bid for 300 wins was postponed Wednesday night after a series of thunderstorms left the field at Nationals Park unplayable for Johnson's San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals.
Storms delay Randy Johnson's bid for 300th win; Giants-Nationals expected to start lateJune 4th, 2009 Storms delay Randy Johnson's bid for 300th winWASHINGTON — Randy Johnson's bid to become the 24th pitcher to win 300 games has been delayed by thunderstorms. Wednesday night's game between Johnson's San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals was on hold after heavy rain drenched Nationals Park late in the afternoon, forcing officials to give up on the scheduled 7:05 p.m.
Cubs' Bradley leaves game with strained right calf running out grounderJune 3rd, 2009 Bradley leaves game with strainATLANTA — Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley left Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves after straining his right calf running out a grounder in the fourth inning. Bradley limped back to the dugout and headed straight for the clubhouse.
Randy Johnson's teammates prepare as Big Unit gets first crack at 300 wins WednesdayJune 3rd, 2009 Johnson's teammates look toward No. 300WASHINGTON — San Francisco Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria acknowledged he'll be a little more edgy than usual when Randy Johnson starts against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.