Johnson, reaching base on just the fourth hit of the night off Andy Benes, stole second one out later.

Johnson then stole second and Eddie Murray walked on four pitches to load the bases against Jones.

Johnson stole second while Pena was pitching to Gary Carter, whom he retired on a fly to left.

Johnson stole second and took third when Benito Santiago's throw was wide of the base.

And in the eighth, Johnson walked, stole second and scored when Fernandez doubled to center.

Johnson led off with a single, stole second and scored the tying run on Dan Pasqua's one-out single.

"Kennedy was very concerned not to let Johnson steal the show, particularly on domestic affairs," Mr. Dallek said.

But no one would say Johnson stole this title.

Johnson stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by Diaz, the catcher.

On the first pitch to Jim Lefebvre, Johnson stole third base.