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1999 Game Notes and Photos
Arizona Diamondbacks 6, Seattle Mariners 0,
Safeco Field - Seattle, Washington
The return of the Big Unit! Randy Johnson anchored the Mariners pitching staff
for almost a decade before being traded to the Astros last year and then signing with the
Diamondbacks in the offseason. Through the luck of the pitching rotation, we got to see Randy
face Junior, A-Rod and the rest of his former teammates for the first time ever. He didn't
disappoint. For 5 innings, Seattle starter Frank Rodriguez (subbing for an injured Jamie Moyer)
matched Johnson by shutting out Arizona. But manager Lou Pinella lifted him and, as usual, the
Seattle bullpen blew up. Johnson was his usual dominant self, striking out 10 and making the
powerful Mariners' lineup look ordinary. The last of several standing ovations followed the last
out of an impressive 6-0 shutout.
Box Score
Safeco Field |
The "rollover" roof on the right,
the Kingdome on the left |
The Big Unit faces
Junior Griffey for
the very first time |
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