SAN FRANCISCO -- Greg Maddux relied on guts, guile and his bullpen to win his 300th game because he never quite found the control that has so defined his stellar career.
Maddux calmly overcame a shaky start to become the 22nd major league pitcher to reach 300 victories, leading the Chicago Cubs over the San Francisco Giants 8-4 on Saturday.
He is the first National Leaguer to accomplish the feat since Philadelphia's Steve Carlton in 1983. Roger Clemens was the last to do it on his fourth attempt for the New York Yankees on June 13 last season.
Maddux needed just two tries, after getting a no-decision in his first chance last Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Maddux calmly overcame a shaky start to become the 22nd major league pitcher to reach 300 victories, leading the Chicago Cubs over the San Francisco Giants 8-4 on Saturday.
He is the first National Leaguer to accomplish the feat since Philadelphia's Steve Carlton in 1983. Roger Clemens was the last to do it on his fourth attempt for the New York Yankees on June 13 last season.
Maddux needed just two tries, after getting a no-decision in his first chance last Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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