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Maddux Beats Rockies For 350th Win

Gonzalez three-run homer helps Padres end 5-game skid

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(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.

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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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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