The Giants honored the left hander before Saturday night's game against Texas for becoming the 24th pitcher to reach 300. The 45-year-old Johnson won at Washington on June 4 for No. 300. A video tribute played on the main center-field scoreboard with highlights from the pitcher's decorated 22-year career, then Johnson was joined by his family for an on-field tribute. He received a warm ovation from the crowd, tipping his hat in every direction.
"I'd like to thank all the teams that I played for - Montreal, Seattle, Houston, New York, Arizona and of course San Francisco - and all the fans," Johnson said. "And all my teammates on all those teams that I've learned a lot from and hopefully I taught a little bit to some of them as well. I'd be remiss if I didn't thank all the team doctors and trainers.
The 6-foot-10 Johnson, in his first season with the Giants after battling back injuries during his last two years with Arizona, is 6-5 with a 5.00 ERA. He has a World Series ring and co-MVP honors, five Cy Young awards and is a 10-time All-Star selection. He's thrown two no-hitters, including a perfect game, and ranks second on the career strikeout list only to Ryan.
http://cbs5.com/local/Big.Unit.honored.2.1053330.htmlThen the Giants went out and won their second straight..thanks to an 11th inning wild pitch by the Rangers Jason Jennings. They now find themselves but 1/2 game back in the wild card.