Randy Johnson notched up win number 288 by allowing the Tigers next to nothing on offense in a 4-0 win. The Big Unit was huge, giving up just six hits scattered over seven shut out innings. He tallied up six strikeouts and just one walk.
Mark Reynolds had three hits for the Diamondbacks and Chris Young had three RBI’s. Young brought home all three runs on a deep double to center over Ryan Raburn’s head. That was more than enough for the D’backs pitchers. Chad Qualls and Brandon Lyon each worked a scoreless innings allowing just one hit combined to close out the game.
Nate Robertson was knocked around by the Diamondbacks. He gave up four runs in 5.2 innings and walked four while allowing seven hits. Placido Polanco and Edgar Renteria teamed up for two hits each, but the rest of the Tigers lineup amounted three other base knocks.
The Diamondbacks had an off day to follow the Tigers series.
