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Padres Defeat Big Unit, Diamondbacks

Posted Apr 20, 08 10:29 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Justin Huber connected off Randy Johnson for his first career home run, ruining the Big Unit's return and helping the San Diego Padres defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 today. The Padres had mustered a total of six runs in their previous four games, all losses. They scored that many against Johnson, who hadn't started a game since back surgery last year.

The 44-year-old Johnson retired nine straight batters, striking out four of them. Johnson (0-1) gave up six runs, four earned, and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He walked three and struck out six. Padres Randy Wolf allowed four runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out seven and walking one. Conor Jackson had three hits for Arizona.

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San Diego Padres' Randy Wolf throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of their game today in Phoenix.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez, left, and Callix Crabbe celebrate their win over the Arizona Diamondbacks after the ninth inning of their game today. The Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 9-4.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Diamondbacks' Randy Johnson walks off the field after being pulled from the game against the San Diego Padres in the sixth inning of their game today in Phoenix. The Padres won 9-4.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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