Left-hander Randy Johnson tied a pitching great and closed in on another Tuesday in an 8-4 triumph over Colorado while taking another step toward his 300th career victory.

Johnson won his 287th game, his third victory in four decisions after being delayed two weeks out of spring training this season, to tie Bert Blyleven for 26th place on the career list. Johnson moved within one victory of No. 25 Tommy John, the sixth-winningest left-hander in major league history.

The top five lefties are Warren Spahn (363), Steve Carlton (329), Eddie Plank (326), Tom Glavine (303) and Lefty Grove (300). Glavine remains active, and all the others except John are in the Hall of Fame.

Johnson gave up nine hits over five innings and got seven groundball outs while mixing in his ...More