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Maddux Beats Rockies For 350th Win  

Posted May 11, 08 12:23 AM CDT in Sports    Most Covered

(newser) – Greg Maddux became the ninth pitcher in big league history to win 350 games, reaching the plateau in his fifth try and leading the San Diego Padres to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies last night. With Adrian Gonzalez hitting a three-run homer and the Padres ending a five-game losing streak, Mad Dog held the Rockies to an unearned run and three hits in six innings.

The 42-year-old Maddux (3-3) improved to 350-217 in 23rd big league seasons. It's another milestone to go along with his four NL Cy Young Awards, one World Series championship and a record 17 Gold Glove Awards. It was just the fifth win in 23 games for the Padres (13-24), who have the worst record in the majors.

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Maddux Beats Rockies For 350th Win
San Diego Padres Tadahito Iguchi, of Japan, grimaces after striking out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Maddux Beats Rockies For 350th Win
San Diego Padres left fielder Paul McAnulty makes a catch on a ball hit by the Colorado Rockies Brad Hawpe during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Maddux Beats Rockies For 350th Win
San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman pumps his fist after getting the final out in ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, May 10, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Maddux Beats Rockies For 350th Win
San Diego Padres Adrian Gonzalez, right, is congratulated by teammate Brian Giles after Gonzalez hit a three-run homer hit off of Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Maddux Beats Rockies For 350th Win
San Diego Padres pitcher Greg Maddux fields ball hit by the Colorado Rockies Omar Quintanilla during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 10, 2008 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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