Article: This time, '06 Mets show up: Batter Johnson into submission right from first hitter, snap streak.

Byline: Jim Baumbach

Jul. 2--Randy Johnson slowly made his way from the bullpen yesterday afternoon with his intimidating scowl on display, but the Mets apparently didn't find the sight all that menacing. A date with The Big Unit was all the Mets needed to snap their longest losing streak of the season at four games and pass that annoying panic-button feel to their crosstown rivals. The Mets scored all eight of their runs off Johnson in the first six innings of their 8-3 victory. And while the Mets were enjoying the win, the Yankees were left to ponder whether they'll ever be able to figure out which Johnson is going to show up. He gave up eight hits, ...

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