Johnson joins elite 4000 strikeout club with bittersweet win
Randy Johnson reached 4000 career K becoming only the fourth pitcher to do so joining Nolan Ryan Roger Clemens and Steve Carlton. He struck out eight over 7 13 innings as the Diamondbacks lost 3-2 to the Padres their 11th straight defeat. Khalil Greene hit a decisive eighth inning homer off Johnson to supply the Padres’ winning margin.
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Williams advances to Wimbledon semis with rout of Capriati
Serena Williams overwhelmed Jennifer Capriati 6-1 6-1 at Centre Court in 45 minutes to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. Williams faces Amelie Mauresmo after Mauresmo defeated Paola Suarez 6-0 5-7 6-1. In Houston, Tracy McGrady joins Yao Ming on the Rockets after a blockbuster trade with Orlando, sending Steve Francis to the Magic and reshaping title hopes.
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Royals ride firsts to 4-3 win over Orioles
Kansas City Royals snap a five game skid with a 4-3 victory over Baltimore. Mike Wood earns his first start win as a Royal. John Buck records his first major league hit. Shawn Camp notches his first big league save. Desi Relaford delivers a tiebreaking RBI double.
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Capuano quiets Coors with six strong at Rockies
Brewers lefty Chris Capuano steadies with a mixed changeup slider and curveball earning six innings while allowing one run. Chad Moeller belts his first career grand slam as Milwaukee ends a nine game skid in Denver 6-3. Colorado strands runners late as Vinny Castilla and Todd Helton hit late singles but fail to rally. Capuano improves to 3-3 and helps Milwaukee extend a three game winning streak.
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