Ruiz did not gain the respect he sought with his performance against Johnson, who is also 30.

Things could get even more intriguing against Johnson in Game 2.

Part of his plea bargain was that he would testify against Johnson.

Duncan said later that he had been in a "win-win situation" against Johnson, because nobody expected him to do well.

The real mark against Johnson that comes clear in this biography is smallness of vision.

Going into yesterday's game, Anderson was 3 for 18 in his career against Johnson.

Carroll also became the first player ever to hit both a home run and a triple against Johnson in the same game.

His superb defense against Johnson in the fourth quarter helped change the game's momentum.

But as the trial had ground on, it had become clear that the case against Johnson was weak.

She won a second race against Johnson in the 2006 general election.