Johnson flirts with no-hitter in victory

SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against his former team, and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2-0, on Sunday.

“Sometimes you have to put blinders on when it comes to certain teams,” Johnson said. “I just wanted to pitch well. It’s nice to go out there and feel like I’m contributing after the last two starts.”

Johnson, who gave up one hit in seven innings, was perfect through four. He faced the minimum through six and stranded Augie Ojeda at third base after the shortstop doubled to open the seventh.

The 45-year-old Johnson (1-2) got his 296th win in his first start against the Diamondbacks, with whom he spent eight seasons. Bob Howry pitched the eighth, and Brian Wilson got the last three outs for his second save.