Randy Johnson Scheduled To Make Second Start For Tucson Tuesday

Published on April 7, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Sidewinders News Release

Tucson, AZ - Diamondbacks lefthander Randy Johnson is scheduled to make his second Major League rehabilitation start for the Sidewinders on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. at Tucson Electric Park. Johnson is returning from back surgery last August to repair a herniated disc. Tuesday would mark Randy's second consecutive start for Tucson following four innings of 5-run ball during the team's home opener on Thursday, April 3rd in front of a crowd of 11,765.

The 10-time All-Star enters the 2008 season just 16 victories shy of the 300 win plateau. His five Cy Young Awards are the second most of any Major Leaguer while his 4,616 career strikeouts trail only Nolan Ryan (5,714) and Roger Clemens (4,672).

Fans can purchase tickets in person at the Sidewinders box office during regular business hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, via the web by clicking on the Tickets link on the Sidewinders official web page www.tucsonsidewinders.com, or by calling (520) 321-1000. For more information regarding Sidewinders baseball please call (520) 434-1021.

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