Johnson appeared in two games with a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA. He hurled 8 1/3 innings and allowed one hit, struck out nine, walked four and held opponents to a .040 batting average.
Johnson pitched 5 1/3 innings against Illinois, giving up one hit and striking out three. Saturday, he got the win in the first game of a doubleheader against Missouri State, walking one and fanning six in three innings.
Yarbrough chosen for Portsmouth event: Former Illinois State basketball standout Milik Yarbrough has been selected to compete in the Portsmouth (Va.