On August 23, 2001 — The Pirates defeat the Diamondbacks, 5 – 1, despite a 16-strikeout performance in seven innings of work by Randy Johnson. In doing so, Johnson ties Nolan Ryan as the only ones in history to fan 300 in three straight seasons.
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