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Big Unit throws 2-hitter for 295th win (AP)

 
Randy Johnson knew this might be his final appearance with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Big Unit gave fans in the desert something to remember, throwing a two-hitter to lead Arizona to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday for his 295th career win. "The fans here have always been very supportive of me, and I appreciate that," said the 45-year-old Johnson, a five-time Cy Young Award... (link)

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