Pedro Martinez finally made his 2007 debut tonight for the New York Mets. After allowing 2 runs in this first inning he settled down on got the victory as the Mets beat the Reds 10 to 4. Martinez struck out 3000th career batter and won his 207th career game.

Greg Maddux won his 11th game of the season as the Padres went into first place in the NL West with their 10-2 win over Arizona in Arizona. It was actually Maddux's first career win pitching in Arizona (in 11 career starts there.)

Maddux extended his streak without a walk to 49 1/3 innings proving that at age 41, he still has the amazing control that has made him so successful throughout his career. The NL record for innings without a walk is 72 1/3 by Maddux in 2001. That streak ended with an intentional walk. Bill Fischer holds the MLB record (and AL record of course) with a streak of 84 1/3 innings in 1962.

The win was 344th of Greg Maddux's career.

Labels: Greg Maddux, Pedro Martinez