Troubles continue for Big Unit

PHOENIX - Different month, same result.

After losing all five of his starts in June, Randy Johnson found July to be no kinder.

The 44-year-old lefty was tagged for seven runs in just 3 2/3 innings, and despite the best efforts of Conor Jackson and the bullpen, the Diamondbacks couldn't rally, losing 8-6 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday at Chase Field.

Johnson's outing was his shortest since going just three innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 28, 2007, his final appearance of last year. His six-game losing streak is his longest since he dropped eight straight decisions during the 1992 season.

Johnson gave up three home runs to the first 11 batters he faced, including two to shortstop J.J. Hardy.

"I think velocity is a luxury. I don't have the same velocity, but location is a necessity in pitching, and I haven't had any of that," said Johnson, who needed 92 pitches to get 11 outs.

Jackson did his best to get Johnson a no-decision, continuing his hot streak by going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs to pace Arizona's 11-hit attack. He has now hit safely in 14 of his past 16 games and is hitting .382 during that stretch.

The bullpen allowed just two hits the rest of the way, but Arizona couldn't get over the hump.

Johnson has been stuck on 288 wins since beating Detroit on May 18.

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WHO: Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks

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TV: Fox Sports Net Arizona

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