Randy Johnson pitched and hit himself to his career win number 290 yesterday, as the D-backs outslugged the Phillies 10-4. The Big Unit was a spark in the fourth inning with his two-run double.
"You've got to be able to help yourself put the ball in play," Johnson said. "I've had the same thing done against me, so I know it helped."Johnson didn't pitched a terribly great game, but good enough to go five innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits. He's now 6-7 on the year...he should get it over .500 by the end of the year I think.
The D-backs once again get back to .500, and coupled with the Dodgers loss yesterday, regained a two-game lead in MLB's worst division.
As for the offense in this game, Chad Tracy continues to rake out there. He went 3-for-5 with three RBIs. He's now eight for this last 17 with six steaks in his last three games. It definitely makes sense hitting him fourth in the lineup as Melvin did yesterday.
I was pleasantly amazed to see something at the end of yesterday's game: three D-back players currently hitting .300 or higher....didn't think it could be done. We've got O-dog hitting .300, Conor Jackson hitting .302, and Tracy at .303. Arizona is actually starting to swing the bats again, let's hope they can sustain it for a bit...too bad the All-star break is coming to kill their momentum.
Brandon Webb goes this morning against the Phillies Cole Hamels (9-6, 3.18 ERA) in what should be a dandy of a pitching matchup. With Webby going in the All-star game on Tuesday, it would be nice if he had a nice, comfortable outing today and was able to limit his pitch count.
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