May 8 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: Randy Johnson pitches a gem against the Cincinnati Reds striking out 20 batters in 9 innings. The performance (2001)

Randy Johnson pitches a gem against the Cincinnati Reds striking out 20 batters in 9 innings. The performance was not enough as he left the game without a decision. The Diamondbacks win the game 4-3 in 11 innings but Johnson does not get credit for tying the record for most strikeouts in a game sinc

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