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Johnson's Eight Innings, One-Hit Ball Lifts Baysox
The right-hander gives up one hit in eight innings as Baysox break five-game skid with win.
Steve Johnson threw eight innings of one-hit baseball to help Bowie stop a five-game losing skid with a 4-2 victory over Richmond Tuesday night.
Johnson improved to 4-1 on the season. He retired the first 12 batters he faced, and the only hit he gave up was a two-run homer from Roger Kieschnick in the fifth inning as Bowie (25-28) finally got back on its feet.
Johnson struck out seven and walked one in the victory. Jose Diaz pitched the ninth for his 16th save.
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Pedro Florimon and Xavier Avery both hit solo homers, and Billy Rowell added an RBI single. Bowie also scored a run on a Richmond error.
