Johnson struggled for much of last season but was becoming the player the Yankees envisioned on his ascent through the minors.

Johnson struggled by comparison, allowing five runs over six innings.

The major reason is that Johnson, who shot 46 percent from the field and averaged 13.8 points last season, is struggling.

Johnson had struggled down the stretch and pulled in with the unsightly time of 20.78.

Johnson struggled to score, while Tallon did so freely in the last hour.

Johnson always appeared to be too large for welterweight and sometimes struggled with his weight cut.

Johnson was clearly struggling hard to keep up.

Johnson is struggling to increase his King of the Mountain purse to entice top international skiers.

During the tournament, Johnson struggled with knee problems and played for only a fraction of the games.

Johnson has struggled this season, with a 4-3 record and a 6.02 earned run average.