Josh Johnson allowed just 2 runs over 7 2/3 innings and added a 3-run home run to help his own cause as the Marlins held off the Brewers, 4-3.
Johnson was a one man wrecking crew, running his record to 5-1 on the season for Florida.
Prince Fielder singled, tripled, homered and drove in 3 runs but couldn’t prevent the Marlins from winning 3 out of the 4 games from Milwaukee.
Florida welcomes in San Francisco next for a 3-game weekend series.
Randy Johnson allowed just one unearned run on 2 hits in 6 innings, and the San Francisco bullpen closed the door for the Big Unit as the Giants cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals in the first game of a Thursday doubleheader.
The win was career #300 for Johnson who had to wait an extra day for his opportunity after being rained out on Wednesday.
In the nightcap, the Washington offense continued to struggle, mustering only one run on 5 hits in a rain shortened 5 1/2 inning game. The Giants hit Nationals rookie Ross Detwiler hard and completed the sweep with a 4-1 win.
San Francisco’s Matt Cain picked up his 7th win against just one defeat.
Washington will try to reverse its fortunes this weekend against the Mets.
…We obviously hope otherwise!
Cole Hamels pitched a complete game, 5-hit shutout, and Jayson Werth and Carlos Ruiz were on base 3 times apiece to lead the Phillies to a 3-0 win in game one of their 4-game series against the Dodgers.
Hamels needed just 97 pitches to dispose of Los Angeles and give Philadelphia its 7th straight victory.
The Braves and Cubs were rained out.
In other news…According to MLB.com, the Major League debut of Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson will be pushed back from Saturday until Sunday due to Thursday’s rainout. Atlanta hosts Milwaukee this weekend.
And finally, The Miami Herald is reporting that Marlins starter Anibal Sanchez was placed on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder discomfort. Ricky Nolasco will most likely return to the majors and make the next start in place of Sanchez.
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Cole Hamels pitched a complete game. Hamels needed just 97 pitches to dispose of Los Angeles and give Philadelphia its 7th straight victory.
Oh boy…. AND he was hurt at the beginning of the season… Not looking good for the metsis.
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