Johnson Shines as Marlins Continue Winning Ways
Marlins have won seven of last eight
Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 | Updated 10:15 AM EST
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Josh Johnson pitched a no-hitter through seven innings, striking out 11 as the Marlins beat the Rockies 6-5 Friday night.
The Marlins are holding strong down the stretch, beating the Colorado Rockies Friday night with a strong performance by Josh Johnson.
The right-hander maintained a no-hitter until he gave up a homer with two outs in the seventh inning, allowing the Marlins to win their seventh in eight games.
The final score was 6-5.
Dan Uggla hit his 21st homer for the Marlins, who had 10 hits, extending their streak of consecutive games with at least 10 to a club-record 11 games. The last team with a streak that long was Boston in May 2008.
Chris Lannetta hit a three-run homer in the ninth before Leo Nunez completed a four-hitter by retiring pinch-hitter Todd Helton for his 13th save in 17 chances.
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Posted Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 - 10:04 AM EST
