June 2nd, 1992

Today is the second of two in New York and we are trying to build on a five game winning streak.

Today the Mets are pitching Andy Benes (1-0, 1.12).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (0-5, 5.11).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up in the 2nd with one out and Craig Grebeck on 3rd. I got Craig across with a sac fly.

Giants lead 1-0

I got the 2nd out in the bottom of the 3rd off a Greg Vaughn fielder's choice.

In the 4th Craig hit a two run homer with one out!
I came up next and flew out to Lenny Dykstra in centre.

Giants lead 3-0

I handled an Armando Zambrano grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 4th.

With two out in the bottom of the 5th, Vaughn reached 2nd after I threw a ball away. That is my 4th error of the season.

Thankfully he didn't score.

Craig singled in the 6th. He is a double shy of the cycle after three at bats.

I came up with two out, Craig on 2nd, and Jerry Browne on 3rd. I reached on an infield hit, scoring Jerry and sending Craig to 3rd.
Craig and I were left on.

Giants lead 4-0

In the 7th Ruben Sierra hit a two run homer!

Giants lead 6-0

In the bottom of the inning, the Mets got on the board with a pinch hit, two run homer by Gary Reds.

Giants lead 6-2

Craig came up in the 8th and... singled, going to 2nd on an error by Zambrano. Tough scorekeeper call there.
I then came up with one out and Craig on 2nd. Roger McDowell was on the mound. I popped out to Mike Gallego at 2nd.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th.
They loaded the bases with one out but were unable to score.

In the 9th, Matt brought in Heathcliff Slocumb.
With two out, Dykstra hit an RBI single.

With men on the corners, Matt brought in Jeff Russell. He got the 3rd out and we won, 6-3.

SIX IN A ROW!

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a sac fly, and two RBI.

Tomorrow is a travel day as we head home to face the Astros.

June 4th, 1992

It is good to be back home and even better to be on a roll!

Today we face the Astros and they are pitching my fellow Canadian, Rheal Cormier (6-3, 2.92).

The Giants have Scott Service (1-3, 3.14).

I am hitting seventh.

The 'Stros struck early. Roberto Alomar pushed Tony Phillips across with a single in the 1st.
Then Harold Baines scored on a Priske - Thompson - Lewis double play.
John Olerud scored on a Jay Bell single.
Felix Jose crossed on a Casey Candaele single.
Bell scored on a double by Cormier.
Candaele and Cormier scored on a Phillips single.


Matt finally pulled Scott for Pat Combs.

He walked the next two and then Phillips scored on a wild pitch.
Another walk but they left the bases loaded.

14 batters came to the plate int he top of the 1st.

Astros lead 8-0

What... the... hell.

But we didn't lay down and die.

Bottom of the 1st

Mark Lewis led off with a double.
He scored on a Ruben Sierra double.
He went to 3rd on a Robby Thompson single.
With one out, Craig Greenback walked, loading the bases.
Jerry Browne walked, scoring Ruben.
I was hit by a pitch, scoring Robby.
Alan Cockrell singled, scoring Craig.

We sent ten to the plate

Astros lead 8-5

In the bottom of the 2nd Robby scored on a groundout by Craig.
Then Ryan Klesko scored on a single by Jerry.

They brought in Daniel Williams to face me and I popped out.

Astros lead 8-7

I caught an Olerud pop for the 3rd out in the 3rd.

With a man on and two out in the 4th, Matt brought in Ted Power.
Jose and Bell ended up scoring on a Candaele double.

Astros lead 10-7

Baines led off the 5th with a home run.

Astros lead 11-7

I came up in the bottom of the 5th with Jerry on 1st. I walked.
WIth two out, Mark singled, loading the bases.
We were left that way.

Bryan Hickerson relieved for us in the 6th.

Jose scored on a wild pitch with one out.
Bell scored on a. Baines single.

Astros lead 13-7

Olerud led off the 7th with a homer.

With none out and a man on, Matt brought in Heathcloff Slocumb.

Astros lead 14-7

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 7th, now facing Randy Tomlin. I snuck one through the right side for a single.
Stolen base #27.... for some reason.

I was left at 2nd.

In the bottom of the 8th, Mark scored on a double play.

Astros lead 14-8

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 9th.

I came up in the bottom half with Jerry on 1st and Dave Righetti on the mound.
I replaced Jerry with a fielder's choice.
I was stranded at 1st as the game ended.

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, a hit-by-pitch, an RBI, and a stolen base.

June 5th, 1992

We lost the first game at home, but we have three more against Houston. Them to even things up.

The Astros are pitching Pete Schourek (3-2, 2.98).

The Giants have John Burkett (4-6, 2.81).

I am hitting seventh.

Things started badly as Roberto Alomar hit a three-run homer in the top of the 1st.
Then Craig Biggio scored on a Daniel Williams sac fly.

Astros lead 4-0

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Craig Grebeck on 2nd. I flew out to Dave Gallagher in centre.

I started a Priske - Thompson - Lewis double play to end the top of the 5th.

I then led off the bottom half by rolling one through the middle for a single.
Stolen base #27.
Stolen base #28.
I was left on 3rd.

I came up with one out in the 7th and lined one into right for a single - my fiftieth hit of the year.
With two out, stolen base #29.
I scored on a pinch hit double by Shawon Dunston.

Astros lead 4-1

Ted Power took the ball for us in the 8th.

I got the 1st out for him off a Jay Bell grounder.

With one out in the 9th, Matt switched to Jeff Russell.

I handled a Biggio grounder for the 3rd out, leaving the bases loaded.

I came up in the bottom of the 9th, with one out and Jeff Montgomery on the mound.
I flew out to Harold Baines in left.

Another loss for us.

I went 2 for 4 with two singles, a run scored, and three stolen bases.

June 6th, 1992

We have lost two games to kick off a four game set with the Astros.

Today Houston has Arthur Rhodes (5-4, 4.36).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (4-6, 3.33).

I am hitting seventh.

I handled a Roberto Alomar grounder for the 2nd out, but Tony Phillips scored on the play.

Astros lead 1-0

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Jerry Browne on 1st. I hit one through the right for a single, but Jerry was thrown out trying to go to 3rd.

I took care of a fielder's choice ball by Craig Biggio for the 1st out in the 4th.
We then turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play to end the frame.

I came up in the 5th with one out and Jerry on 1st. I walked.

With two out, Charlie singled, scoring Jerry, but I got thrown out trying to go to 3rd.

Game tied 1-1

With one out and one on in the 8th, Matt brought in Mark Ross.
Felix Jose scored on an Alomar sac fly, to give the Astros the lead back.
I took care of a Biggio grounder for the 3rd out.

Astros lead 2-1

I led off the bottom of the 8th by walking again.
Stolen base #30.
I went to 3rd on a fly out by Alan Cockrell.
Then Tim Naehring walloped a pinch hit home run.
Two batters later, Ruben Sierra his a solo dinger.

Giants lead 4-2

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th.

I took care of a grounder by pinch hitter, Harold Baines, for the 2nd out.

We ended up with the win.

I went 1 for 1 with a single, two walks, a run scored, and a stolen base.

June 7th, 1992

Trying to earn an even split in the home series against Houston.

Today the Astros are pitching Chris Hammond (5-4, 4.76).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (2-4, 4.72).

I am hitting seventh, as usual.

The Astros opened the scoring int he 2nd when Daniel Williams crossed on a Derek Bell single.

Astros lead 1-0

I came up in the bottom of the 2nd with Craig Grebeck on 2nd and Jerry Browne on 1st. I walked, loading the bases.
I was erased and Craig scored as Alan Cockrell hit into a double play.

Game tied 1-1

In the 3rd Ruben Sierra scored on a wild pitch, giving us the lead.

Giants lead 2-1

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 4th and lined a fastball into centre for a single.
Stolen base #31
I was left at 2nd.

I next came up with one out in the 6th and grounded out to Jay Bell at short.

The Astros evened it up in the 7th when pinch hitter Vince Coleman scored on a Bell single.

WIth one out and two on, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.
I caught a Tony Phillips grounder for the 2nd out.

Game tied 2-2

Mark Ross got the nod in the 8th.

I handled a John Olerud grounder for the 1st out.

Then it was Jeff Russell for the 9th.

I led off the bottom of the 9th, now facing Richard Dotson. I hit a hard grounder through the box and into centre for a single.

I went to 2nd on a pinch hit sac bunt by Tim Naehring.

Stolen base #32.

I scored on a pinch hit single by Shawon Dunston! Walk off!

I went 2 for 3 with a pair of single, a walk, two stolen bases, and a run scored!

So after going 2 and 2 with Houston, we have the Reds coming to town for three, before we head to Houston!

June 8th, 1992

At home to face the Reds. We have won two in a row.

The Reds are pitching Jim Abbott (2-5, 4.01).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (1-5, 4.76).

I am hitting seventh.

I took care of an Eric Davis grounder for the 3rd out in the 2nd.

The Reds got not eh board first in the 3rd, when Rafael Serra scored on a Carlos Baerga single.
We turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play to end the frame.

Reds lead 1-0

I led off the bottom of the 3rd by outrunning an infield hit to 1st. I was our first base runner of the game.
And I blew it. I was thrown out trying to steal 2nd.

I next came up in the 5th, with Craig Grebeck on 2nd. I lined out to Serra at short.

We took the lead in the 6th when Robby Thompson and Ryan Klesko scored on a Jerry Browne triple!

Giants lead 2-1

After the first two batters in the 7th got on, Matt brought in Scott Service.
Mark McGwire scored on a Shawn Twillie sac fly.
I took care of a grounder by pinch hitter Brian Harper.

Game tied 2-2

I led off the bottom of the 7th, now facing Mark Guthrie. I grounded out to Baerga at short.

Shawon Dunston pinch hit for Rick and ended up reaching on an error by Paul Molitor, and then scoring on another error by Molitor.

Giants lead 3-2

Bryan Hickerson took the ball for us in the 8th. Aaron Morris took over for Mark Lewis at 1st in a double switch.

Mark Ross got the nod for the 9th, trying to shut it down for the save.
He struck out the first two and then I dealt with an Eric Davis grounder to end the game and give us the win.

I went 1 for 3 with a single and a caught stealing.

We are up to #16 on the Weekly Power Rankings and, more importantly, have passed the Padres so we are now in 4th in the NL West.

June 9th, 1992

We have won three in a row and are feeling pretty good.

Today the Reds are pitching Frank Castillo (4-3, 2.95).

The Giants have Pat Combs (2-0, 3.97).

I am hitting seventh again.

I started a Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play in the 1st.

We were first on the board when Robby Thompson scored on a Ryan Klesko single in the bottom of the 1st.

Giants lead 1-0

The lead was short lived as Mark McGwire scored on a Shawn Twillie single in the top of the 2nd.

Game tied 1-1

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 2nd and flew out to Eric Davis in right.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play in the 3rd.
After that, though, Paul Molitor and McGwire scored on a Brian Harper single.

Reds lead 3-1

But we weren't going to take that lying down!

In the bottom of the 3rd, we tied it when Ruben Sierra and Bryce Bernadin scored on a double by Ryan, and then he scored on a single by Jerry Browne!

Giants lead 4-3

I took care of a Rafael Serra grounder for the 1st out in the 4th.

I then led off the bottom of the 4th by grounding out to Carlos Baerga at 2nd.

I made a great play on a Mariano Duncan grounder for the 1st out in the 5th.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play to round out the frame.

I came up in the 6th with one out and Craig Grebeck on 2nd. I was given an intentional walk.
I was erased when Greg Myers hit into a fielder's choice.
Craig scored on a pinch hit single by Mark Lewis.

Giants lead 5-3

Ted Power took the ball for us in the 7th.

With two out and a man on in the 8th, Matt brought in Jeff Russell.
A walk followed by two errors (by Jeff and Ryan), led to Harper scoring.
I dealt with a grounder by pinch hitter Glenn Braggs to leave the bags loaded.

Giants lead 5-4

I led off the bottom of the 8th, now facing Scott Terry. I struck out.
Greg Myers followed me with a home run.

Giants lead 6-4

Jeff got three outs in the 9th and we had our 4th straight victory!

I went 0 for 3 with a walk.

We are now tied with the Braves for 3rd in the West!

June 10th, 1992

We are going for the sweep agains the Reds today.

They are pitching Mike Bielecki (4-2, 4.31).

The Giants have John Burkett (4-7, 2.99).

I am leading off!

(I miss that being my spot...)

The Reds opened the scoring in the top of the 1st when Carlos Baerga scored on a Paul Molitor double.

Reds lead 1-0

I led off the home side by grounding out to Mark McGwire at 1st.

Rafael Serra led off the 2nd with a home run.
Then Glenn Braggs scored on a Baerga single.
Baerga and Matt Nokes scored on a Molitor triple.
I caught a McGwire liner to stop the bleeding.

Reds lead 5-0

I led off the bottom of the 3rd by grounding out to Baerga at 2nd.

I came up next with one out int he 5th and took a four pitch walk.
I was picked off 1st and got caught in a rundown. I did not escape.

Scott Service took over for us in the 6th.

Things turned for us somewhat in the bottom of the 6th.

Bryce Bernadin led off with a single.
Ryan Klesko singled, with Bryce going to 3rd.
Jerry Browne singled, scoring Bryce.
Craig Grebeck walked, loading the bases.
Tim Naehring walked, scoring Ryan.
Rob Dibble relieved and then struck out Alan Cockrell and pinch hitter Shawon Dunston, but then I walked, scoring Jerry.

Reds lead 5-3

Heathcliff Slocumb took the ball for us in the 7th.

I caught a sky-high Molitor pop for the 1st out.

With two out and two on in the 8th, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.
I dealt with a Baerga grounder for the 3rd out.

Mark Ross took the ball for the 9th.
I took care of a Molitor grounder for the 2nd out.
McGwire followed that with a solo homer.

Reds lead 6-3

I led off the bottom of the 9th, facing Norm Charlton.
I lined out to Baerga.
Ruben Sierra ended up scoring on a single by Jerry, but that was it and we lost, 6-4.

I went 0 for 3 with two walks, an RBI, and a caught stealing.

Too bad we couldn't end our home stand with a win, because we are now heading to Houston.

June 12th, 1992

We are in the Astrodome.

I like playing here, out of the sun.

The Astros are pitching Arthur Rhodes (5-5, 4.30).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (4-6, 3.26).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up with two out in the 2nd and flew out to Harold Baines in left.

Baines then led off the bottom of the 2nd with a homer.

Astros lead 1-0

I caught a Feliz Jose liner to end the 4th.

I then led off the 5th by getting our first hit of the game - a single to right.
I was then thrown out trying to steal 2nd.

I handled a Rhodes grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 5th.
I did the same to Jay Bell for the 3rd.

I then took care of a John Olerud grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 6th.

I came up in the 7th with two out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I walked.

Alan Cockrell singled, scoring Craig. Both Alan and I took the extra base.

Then Charlie hit a two run double!

Giants lead 3-1

With two out and two on in the bottom of the 7th, Matt went to Ted Power.
He got the 3rd out.

In the 8th we turned a Dunston - Priske - Dunston double play.

I came up in the 9th with Jerry Browne on 3rd, Craig on 1st, and Jeff Montgomery on the mound. I hit into a double play, but Jerry scored.

Giants lead 4-1

Jeff Russell came in to shut things down in the bottom of the 9th.
He gave up a two out walk, but that was it, and we had the win.

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, a run scored, an unofficial RBI, and a caught stealing.

June 13th, 1992

Another day under the Dome.

Today the Astros are pitching Victor Sanchez (9-3, 2.08).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (2-4, 4.47).

I am hitting seventh.

The Astros struck first as Tony Phillips scored on a Roberto Alomar fielder's choice in the bottom of the 1st.
Then Jay Bell scored on a Harold Baines groundout.
Alomar scored on a Craig Biggio single.

Astros lead 3-0

I came up with two out in the 2nd and grounded out to John Olerud at 1st.

I next came up with two out in the 5th, now facing Mike Timlin. I walked.
Stolen base #33.
I was left at 2nd.

I handled a Phillips grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th.

But then Bell scored on an Alomar single.

Astros lead 4-0

Bryan Hickerson took the ball for us in the 6th.

He ended up walked pinch hitter Dave Gallagher with the bases loaded.
Then Phillips knocked Felix Jose and Daniel Williams in with a single.
Gallagher scored on a Bell double.

Matt had seen enough and brought in Scott Service with one out and two on.
Scott got the outs without giving up another run.

Astros lead 8-0

I led off the 8th, now facing Dave Righetti. I flew out to Baines in left.

We lost.

I went 0 for 2 with a walk and a stolen base.

I wasn't in short company as we only managed one hit as a team.

Ugly.

June 14th, 1992

It is the rubber match after a terrible outing yesterday.

Today the Astros are pitching Rheal Cormier (6-3, 3.72).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (1-5, 4.58).

I am hitting seventh again.

I caught a Jay Bell pop for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 1st.

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I lined out to Dave Gallagher in right.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play in the 4th.

I led off the 5th by grounding out to Roberto Alomar at 2nd.

I dealt with a Daniel Williams grounder for the final out of the inning.

The egg was cracked in the bottom of the 7th when Alomar scored on a Williams sac fly.

Astros lead 1-0

I led off the 8th with a sharply struck base hit to left.
Stolen base #34.

I was stranded.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 8th.

I took care of a Tony Phillips grounder for the 2nd out and then John Olerud for the 3rd out.

We couldn't score in the 9th and lost a pitcher's duel.

Sorry Rod.

Now we head to Cincinnati, trailing them by a half game for 3rd in the NL West.

June 15th, 1992

We are in Cincinnati, hoping to pass them for 3rd in the West.

The Reds are pitching Mike Bielecki (5-2, 4.43).

The Giants are going with John Burkett (4-8, 3.29).

As per usual, I am hitting seventh.

Right away we did something we couldn't do yesterday. Ruben Sierra homered in the top of the 1st.

Giants lead 1-0

The Reds got it right back int he bottom of the 1st when Matt Notes scored on a Paul Molitor triple.
And then Rafael Serra singled Molitor home.

Reds lead 2-1

I came up with one out in the 2nd and flew out to Mariano Duncan in left.

In the 3rd, Mark McGwire hit a two run home run.

Reds lead 4-1

I came up with two out in the 4th and grounded out to Serra at short.

In the 5th, Matt Notes hit a two run homer.

Matt brought in Scott Service after that.

Reds lead 6-1

I led off the 7th by taking a four pitch walk.
Stolen base #35 AND #36.
I scored on an Alan Cockrell groundout.
A couple of batters later, Robby Thompson hit a solo home run.

Reds lead 6-3

Heathcliff Slocumb took the mound for us in the bottom of the 7th.

I led off the 9th, now facing Rob Dibble. I lined out to Duncan in left.

We were unable to score, and lost.

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, and two stolen bases.

June 16th, 1992

Today the Reds are pitching Daniel Vizzini (0-3, 4.95).

The Giants have Pat Combs (3-0, 4.13).

I am in the seven spot.

We got on the board int eh 1st for the second straight game. This time it was a Robby Thompson double, scoring Mark Lewis.

Giants lead 1-0

I handled a Carlos Baerga grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 1st.
Mariano Duncan followed that with a solo homer.

Game tied 1-1

I came up with one out in the 2nd and grounded out to Mark McGwire at 1st.

I took care of a Paul Molitor grounder for the last out in the 3rd.

We got the lead back in the 4th when Ryan Klesko scored on a Craig Grebeck single.
I then came up with one out and Craig on 1st. I replaced him on a fielder's choice.
I was then thrown out trying too teal 2nd.

Giants lead 2-1

I handled an Eric Davis grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th.
Then I did the same to pinch hitter, Glenn Braggs, for the 3rd out.

I got another Baerga grounder to lead off the bottom of the 6th.
This time I then took care of a Duncan grounder for out #2.

I came up in the 7th with one out and Rob Murphy pitching. I roped one to left for a single.
Alan Cockrell hit into a double play.

I handled a Rafael Serra grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 8th.

Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the 9th, trying to shut the door.
I took care of a Duncan grounder for the 1st out.
Jeff got the save and we got the win!

I went 1 for 3 with a single and a caught stealing.

June 17th, 1992

Rubber match in Cincinnati.

Today the Reds are pitching Cal Eldred (5-7, 4.90).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (5-6, 3.12).

I am hitting second!

I am came up with one out in the 1st and struck out.

In the bottom half, Carlos Baerga scored on a Paul Molitor single.

Reds lead 1-0

I handled an Eric Davis grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 2nd.

I led off the 4th by taking a walk.
Stolen base #37.
Bryce Bernadin followed with a home run.
Later that inning, Ryan Klesko and Jerry Browne scored on a double by Charlie!

Giants lead 4-1

I led off the 5th with a single through the left side.
Stolen base #38 AND #39.
I was thrown out trying to score on a grounder by Bryce.

In the bottom of the 5th, Shawn Twillie hit a bases loaded triple to tie the game.

Game tied 4-4

Ted Power took the ball for us in the 6th.

Ted walked Kirk Gibson with the bases loaded - his third straight walk.
Rafael Serra then hit a two run single.
Gibson scored on a wild pitch.
I caught a sky high Twillie pop for the 2nd out.
Serra scored on an Eldred single.

Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson to get the 3rd out.

Reds lead 9-4

I came up in the 7th with two out and Robby Thompson on 1st.
I walked again.
We both moved up on a wild pitch.
We were left in scoring position.

Scott Service got the nod for the bottom of the 7th.

With one out in the 8th, Gibson scored on a Twillie double.

Heathcliff Slocumb took over after that.

I took care of a Davis grounder for the 2nd out and a pinch hit, Glenn Braggs grounder for the 3rd.

Reds lead 10-4

I came up in the 9th with two out, Greg Myers on 2nd, and pinch hitter Alan Cockrell on 1st. Mark Guthrie was pitching.
Fastball inside.
1-0. Changeup outside.
2-0. Fastball very high.
3-0. Changeup low.
Walk. Bases loaded.

Bryce hit a Grand Slam!

Exciting as that was, we still lost, 10-8.

I went 1 for 2 with a single, three walks, two runs scored, and three stolen bases.

Bigger day for Bryce with two homers and six RBI.

Now we head home to face the Padres.

June 18th, 1992

We are 28-36. 8.5 games behind the Astros for the NL West lead. We are in 4th.

We are back home.

Today the Padres are in town and are pitching Jorge Martinez (4-9, 5.82).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (2-5, 4.73).

I am hitting seventh.

I made an error on the very first play of the game, allowing Chad Curtis to reach on what should have been an easy grounder.

I caught a Kirt Manwaring liner for the 3rd out, so no major damage done.

In the 2nd, Robby Thompson did the same as me, botching the first play of the inning. This one ended up worse as Bill Pecota ended up scoring on an Eric Young double.

Padres lead 1-0

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 2nd and struck out.

I took care of an Orlando Merced grounder for the 3rd out in the 3rd.

In the 4th, Manwaring scored on a Dickie Thon sac fly.
Then Pecota scored on a Young double.
Young ended up scoring on a wild pitch.

Padres lead 4-0

I came up in the bottom of the 4th with Craig Grebeck on 1st. I popped out to Pecota at 3rd.

Scott Service took over for us in the 5th.

The first batter he faced, Tony Gwynn, hit a home run.

I caught a Merced liner for the 1st out.

Padres lead 5-0

I handled a Martinez grounder for the 3rd out in the 6th.

I came up with two out in the bottom of the inning and flew out to Gwynn in right.

Bryan Hickerson took the ball for us in the 7th.

Curtin and Gwynn scored on a Merced double.
Then I took care of a Manwaring grounder for the 2nd out, but Merced scored on the play.

Padres lead 8-0

Heathcliff Slocumb took the ball in the 8th.

Up 8-0 in the 8th and Eric Young stole 2nd. Not cool.
He scored on a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play.

Junior Felix scored on a Manwaring single.

Padres lead 10-0

In the bottom of the 8th, Bryce Bernadon scored on a fielder's choice by Craig.
I then came up with two out and Craig on 1st. Dan Petry was the pitcher. I walked.
We were stranded.

Padres lad 10-1

Ted Power took the ball for the 9th.

I took care of a Young grounder for the 3rd out for him.

We got one more in the 9th (pinch hitter Tim Naehring scored on a Ryan Klesko single), but that was all and we lost, 10-2.

I went 0 for 3 with a walk and an error.

That puts us back to 5th, behind San Diego.

June 19th, 1992

It is the second in a four game set against the Padres.

We got thumped yesterday.

Today the Padres are pitching Jake Carter (1-0, 2.25).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (1-6, 4.22).

I am hitting sixth.

I came up in the 1st with two out and the bases loaded.
I grounded out.

I handled a Chad Curtis grounder for the 2nd out in the 3rd.

I came up in the 4th with Jerry Browne on 1st. I drove one up the middle for a single, sending Jerry to 3rd. I went to 2nd on the play on Jerry.

Tim Naehring walked to load the bases, still with none out.
Jerry was thrown out at home on a fielder's choice by Alan Cockrell.
I scored on a sac fly by Rod.

Giants lead 1-0

I caught a Dickie Thon pop for the 2nd out in the 5th.

I came up in the bottom of the 5th with two out, Bryce Bernadin on 3rd, and Jerry on 1st.
Another single to centre, scoring Bryce and sending Jerry to 3rd.
We were stranded.

Giants lead 2-0

In the 6th, Curtis scored on a Tony Gwynn groundout.

Giants lead 2-1

Mark Ross took over for us in the 7th.

Bill Pecota and Eric Young scored on a pinch hit double by Charlie Hayes, giving San Diego the lead.
Hayes then scored on a Curtis single.

Padres lead 4-2

Jeff Russell took eh ball for us in the 8th.

The second batter he faced turned into an Orlando Merced two run homer.

Padres lead 6-2

I led off the bottom of the 8th, now facing Jimmy Jones. I flew out to Merced in right.

I caught a Curtis liner for the 3rd out in the 9th.

We couldn't score in the bottom half and took another L.

I went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles, an RBI, and a run scored.

We are tied with the Dodgers in the NL West basement... and the entire NL basement.

June 20th, 1992

I have an off-day today.

I was brought in as a pinch hitter for Ryan Klesko in the bottom of the 8th. We were trailing 5-0.
I took a four pitch walk off Sterling Hitchcock. but Craig Grebeck hit into a double play.

I stayed in to play SS.

Ted Power was our guy in the 9th but after walking the first batter, Matt went to Heathcliff Slocumb.
After the bases were loaded we turned a Priske - Grebeck - Lewis double play to end the inning.

We ended up getting shut out.

Sole possession of last in the NL.

June 21st, 1992

We finish up with the Padres today as we try to break a four game losing streak.

San Diego is pitching Butch Henry (5-0, 3.02).

The Giants have Pat Combs (4-0, 3.47).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up in the 2nd with one out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. I struck out.

In the 3rd, Eric Young scored on a Tony Gwynn double.

Padres lead 1-0

We got it back in the bottom of the 3rd when Pat scored on a Ruben Sierra double.

Game tied 1-1

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play to end the top of the 4th.

I came up in the bottom of the 4th with one out and Jerry on 2nd. I grounded out to Dickie Thon at short, moving Jerry to 3rd.
He did not score.

In the 5th, Charlie Hayes hit a two run homer.

Padres lead 3-1

We answered back with a homer by Ruben, but it was a solo shot.

Padres lead 3-2

I next came up with two out in the 6th and grounded out to Hayes at 1st.

I handled a Thon gronder for the 1st out in the 7th.
I caught a Young pop for the 3rd out.

Mark Ross took over for us in the 8th.

Orlando Merced scored on a David Segue double.

Padres lead 4-2

I came up with one out in the 9th, now facing Mike Perez. I struck out.

Our fifth loss in a row.

I went 0 for 4.

We have a travel day as we head to Atlanta.

As if I wasn't grumpy enough.

June 23rd, 1992

We are in the worst place to play in the National League, Atlanta.

Today they are pitching Tom Glavine (7-5, 3.75).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (5-6, 3.05).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Ryan Klesko on 2nd. I walked.
We were stranded.

Charlie walked Joey Cora with the bases loaded in the bottom of the inning.
Then Gene Larkin scored on a wild pitch.
I caught a Jeff Blauser pop for the 3rd out.

Braves lead 2-0

I next came up with one out in the 5th and grounded out to Jeff Bagwell at 1st.

In the bottom of the 5th, Ron Gant scored on a Larkin sac fly.

Braves lead 3-0

I handled a Cora grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 6th.

In the 7th, Robby Thompson and Ryan scored on a Jerry Browne triple!
Then Jerry scored on a Craig Grebeck sac fly, tying the game.
I was up next, with one out. I lined out to Jim Thome at 3rd.

Game tied 3-3

With two out and man on in the bottom of the inning, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson
Bagwell met him with an RBI double.

Braves lead 4-3

I came up in the 9th with one out and Duane Ward pitching. I lined out to Jeff Blauser at short.

We could not score.

I went 0 for 3 with a walk.

That is six losses in a row.

June 24th, 1992

Finishing a two game set in Atlanta, trying to salvage a split and break our six game losing streak.

The Braves are pitching Jimmy Key (7-5, 3.15).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (1-6, 3.99).

I am in my now customary 7th spot.

I led off the 3rd by taking a walk.
Then Alan Cockrell also walked.
Rod laid down a perfect sac bunt to put us both into scoring position.
I scored on a Mark Lewis sac fly.

Giants lead 1-0

I took care of a Ron Gant grounder for the final out in the inning.

I next came up with one out in the 5th and popped out to Jim Thome at 3rd.

Alan followed me with a home run.

Giants lead 2-0

In the bottom of the 5th, Gant tied it up with a two-run homer.

Game tied 2-2

I came up in the 7th with Craig Grebeck on 1st. I drew another walk.
We got no further.

Bryan Hickerson relieved for us in the bottom of the 7th.

With two out in the 8th, Matt brought in Mark Ross.

I came up with two out in the 9th, now facing Duane Ward. I grounded out to Jeff Blauser at short.

Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the bottom of the 9th, with Mark Lewis shifting from 1st to 3rd and Shawon Dunston taking over at 1st.

Handled a Scott Servais grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 10th.

With a man on 1st and two out in the inning, Matt went to Ted Power.
He got the 3rd out.

I took care of a Jeff Bagwell grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 11th.
Gene Larkin reached on an error by Shawon and they made all the difference as he cored on a single by Randy Ready with two outs, gibing Atlanta the walk off win.

Seven losses in a row for us.

I went 0 for 2 with a pair of walks and a run scored.

Now we head to San Diego.

June 25th, 1992

We are in San Diego riding a seven game losing streak.

Today the Padres are pitching Tim Belcher (10-3, 2.43).

The Giants have John Burkett (4-10, 3.94).

I am still hitting seventh.

They got to us early as Orlando Merced hit a three-run tater in the 1st inning.

I took care of a Bill Pecota grounder for the last out.

Padres lead 3-0

I came up with one out in the 2nd and popped out to Pecota at 3rd.

In the bottom of the 2nd, Dickie Thon and Eric Young scored on a Chad Curtis single.

Padres lead 5-0

I led off the 5th by lining a single to centre.
Stolen base #40.
I went to 3rd on an Alan Cockrell groundout.
I then scored on a Mark Lewis groundout.

Padres lead 5-1

Scott Service took the ball for us in the bottom of the 5th.

I handled a Pecota fielder's choice ball but Tony Gwynn scored when Kirt Manwaring broke up the double play.

Padres lead 6-1

I came up with one out in the 7th. I grounded out to Thon at short.

I caught a Junior Felix pop for the 1st out in the bottom of the inning.

With two out and a man on, Matt went to Heathcliff Slocumb.
He threw one pitch - a ball - but Alan threw out Merced trying to steal.

Ted Power took the mound for the 8th.

I came up in the 9th with one out, Jerry Browne on 2nd, and Sterling Hitchcock on the mound. I lined out to Gwynn in right.

We have now lost eight in a row.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, a stolen base, and a run scored.

June 26th, 1992

Eight losses in a row.
Trying to end that in San Diego.

The Padres are pitching Butch Henry (6-0, 2.95).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (2-6, 4.88).

I am hitting seventh.

We are not going to roll over and die.

I took care of a Tony Gwynn fielder's choice ball for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 1st.

I then handled a Bill Pecota grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 2nd.

I led off the 3rd by lining one to the centre field wall for a double, our first hit of the game.
With one out, Stolen Base #41, taking 3rd.
I was left there.

In the bottom of the 3rd, Gwynn hit a two run homer.

Padres lead 2-0

I caught a Dickie Thon pop up for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 4th.
I then did the same to Eric Young for the 3rd out.

Right after that, I led off the 5th by lining out to Thon at short.

I next came up with two out in the 7th. I flew out to Chad Curtis in left.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 8th. Rick pitched very well, but our lack of offence has him in line for a loss.

I was standing on deck when we made our final out.

Shut out.

Nine losses in a row.

I went 1 for 3 with a double and a stolen base.


My Grandfather was happy today, as Alex Fernandez pitched a No Hitter for Montreal.

June 27th, 1992

We really need to win today. Obviously this season is a write-off, but having a losing streak go to double digits is just too much.

The Padres are pitching Jake Carter (1-0, 2.43).

The Giants have Pat Combs (4-1, 3.53).

I am hitting in my now usual seven spot.

We got off to a good start as Ruben Sierra tripled and then scored on a Bryce Bernadon single. Bryce was thrown out trying too teal and then Ryan Klesko homered.

Giants lead 2-0

I came up on the 2nd with Craig Grebeck on 1st. I hit into a double play.

I caught an Orlando Merced liner for the 1st out in the bottom of the 2nd.

I then took care of a Junior Felix grounder for the final out in the 3rd.

With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 4th, I handled a Carter grounder, getting the runner at the plate for a fielder's choice for the 2nd out.

I then came up with one out in the 5th and walked on four pitches.
Alan Cockrell hit into a double play.

We turned a Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play to end the 5th.

In the 6th Merced scored on a Dickie Thon double.
Eric Young followed with an RBI single and our lead was gone.

I took care of a Chad Curtis grounder to end the rally.

Game tied 2-2

I came up in the 7th with one out, Jerry Browne on 2nd, Craig on 1st, and Mike Perez on the mound. I hit into another double play.

After Pat walked the first batter in the bottom of the 8th, Matt brought in Mark Ross. (After NOT pinch hitting for Pat in the top of the inning, for some reason...)

Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the 9th, trying to preserve the tie and send us to extras.
I caught a Tony Gwynn pop for the 2nd out.
With two out and men on the corners, it was Heathcliff Slocumb's turn,
Merced grounded out to me and we were going to 10.

I came up in the 10th with Jerry and Craig in scoring position and Stuart Rogers pitching. They gave me an intentional walk.
Jerry scored on a sac fly by pinch hitter, Tim Naehring.
Craig and I moved up on a groundout by pinch hitter, Greg Myers.
We were left on, but we had the lead.

Giants lead 3-2

Ted Power came in to close things out for us.

I took care of a Bill Pecota grounder for the 2nd out behind him.
I then caught an Eric Young liner and the losing streak was over.

I went 0 for 2 with a pair of walks.

June 28th, 1992

After breaking our losing streak yesterday, we finish up in San Diego today.

Today the Padres are pitching Mike Gardiner (2-7, 3.84).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (5-7, 3.20).

I am hitting seventh as usual.

I handled an Eric Young grounder for the final out in the 1st.

I came up with two out in the 2nd and lined now into right for a single.
Stolen base #42.
I was left there.

I took care of a Gardiner grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 3rd.

I came up in the 4th with two out and Bryce and Bernadin and Jerry Browne in scoring position. I hit one up the middle for a two run single!
Stolen base #43.
I was left at 2nd again.

Giants lead 2-0

With the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the 6th, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson. Charlie may not have allowed any runs, but he had walked seven.
I caught a Junior Felix liner to leave the bases juiced.

I led off the 7th against Jimmy Jones. I flew out to Felix in centre.

Scott Service took over for us in the 7th.

I handled a Robert Sandoval grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 8th.
With one out and men on the corners, Matt brought in Heathcliff Slocumb.
A Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play ended the threat.

I came up in the 9th with two out, Craig Grebeck on 1st, and David Nied pitching. I walked.
Greg Myers then smacked a three run bomb!

Giants lead 5-0

Ted Power came in for the 9th for us.
Nine pitches later we had the win!

I made the highlights with my two run single.

I went 2 for 3 with a pair of singles, a walk, two RBI, a run scored, and two stolen bases.
I will take it.

Now we head home to face the Braves.

June 29th, 1992

We are back home after winning two in a row.

Today the Braves are pitching Jimmy Key (7-5, 3.12).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (1-6, 3.91).

I am hitting seventh, as usual.

In the 2nd, Jeff Bagwell scored on a Jim Thome single.
Mike Scioscia scored on a Key sac fly.

Braves lead 2-0

I came up in the bottom of the 2nd with one out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I hit into a fielder's choice, replacing him at 1st.
I was left there.

I then came up in the 4th with two out and Ryan Klesko on 2nd. I grounded out to Thome at 3rd.

In the top of the 5th we turned a Priske - Thompson - Lewis double play.

Then in the 6th we turned a Nichols - Priske - Lewis double play.

I came up in the 7th with one out and Craig on 2nd. I struck out.

With one out and one on in the 8th, Matt went to Bryan Hickerson.

He got his outs and then, in the 9th, Mark Ross came in.

We ended up shut out.

The pitching and defense did their jobs, but the hitters did not.

I went 0 for 3.

Not only last min our division, but last in the National League and the second worst record in all of baseball. 30-45.

It is nearly July so we start wondering about who we might lose at the trade deadline.

Rick Sutcliffe? Jerry Browne? Ted Power?

Maybe.

June 30th, 1992

It is the middle game in a three-game set agains the Braves in San Francisco.

The visitors are pitching Danny Jackson (2-6, 4.61).

The Giants have John Burkett (4-11, 4.20).

I am hitting seventh.

The Brave got going early as Ken Griffey Jr. scored in the top of the 1st on a Jeff Bagwell double.
I handled a Gene Larkin grounder to end it there.

Braves lead 1-0

I led off the bottom of the 3rd by taking a walk.
I went to 2nd on an Alan Cockrell single.
With one out I nabbed Stolen Base #44.
I scored on a Mark Lewis sac fly.

Game tied 1-1

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play to end the top of the 4th.

I came up in the bottom of the 5th with Craig Grebeck on 1st. I flew out to Griffey Jr. in deep centre.

We turned another Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play in the 7th.
I then took care of a Jackson grounder for the 3rd out.

I came up in the bottom of the 7th with one out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. I sounded one up the middle for an RBI single!
I went to 2nd on a single by Alan.
We were stranded.

Giants lead 2-1

Scott Service took the ball for us in the 8th.
(Coincidentally, the Atlanta catcher is named Scott Servais.)

I handled a Ron Gant grounder for the 1st out, on a very tough play.
I then took care of a Larkin grounder, ending the inning with two men on.

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th, trying to close it out.

He gave up a single but when I dealt with the grounder by pinch hitter Randy Ready for the 3rd out, we had the 2-1 win!

I went 1 for 2 with a single, a walk, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base.

July 1st, 1992

It is Canada Day back home. Here is hoping it is worth celebrating for me.

It is the rubber match against Atlanta.

The Braves are pitching Ben McDonald (7-8, 3.77).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (2-7, 4.62).

I am back where I belong - leading off.

The Brave struck early as Ron Gant and Ken Griffey Jr. scored on a 1st inning, Gene Larkin single.
Then Larkin scored on a Mike Scioscia double.

Braves lead 3-0

I led off the bottom of the 1st by grounding out to Jim Thome at 3rd.
A few batters later, Ryan Klesko hit a two run homer.

Braves lead 3-2

I took care of a Jeff Blauser grounder for the 3rd out in the 2nd.

In the bottom of the 2nd, Alan Cockrell swatted a two run dinger, giving us the lead!
I came up with two out and grounded out to Joey Cora at 2nd.

Giants lead 4-3

I took care of a Griffey Jr, grounder for the 2nd out in the 5th.

I led off the bottom of the 5th by working a walk.
I went to 3rd on a Ruben Sierra single and scored on a Bryce Bernardin sac fly.

Giants lead 5-3

I snagged a Thome liner for the 1st out in the 6th.

Heathcliff Slocumb took the ball for us in the 7th.
He gave up a two out homer to Jeff Bagwell.

Giants lead 5-4

I came up in the bottom of the 7th with pinch hitter, Mark Lewis on 1st, and Kelly Downs on the mound. I struck out.

Mark Ross took the mound for us in the 8th. Jesse Garfield took over in right on a double switch.
I handled a Scioscia grounder for the 1st out.

In the bottom of the 8th, Ryan and Jerry Browne scored on a single by Alan.

I came up with one out, Tim Naehring on 3rd, Alan on 2nd, and Jesse on 1st. I singled, scoring Tim.
Shawon Dunston came in as a pinch hitter but grounded into a double play.

Giants lead 8-4

Bryan Hickerson came in for the 9th.
K, FB, GB ad we had the win.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, a walk, a run scored, and an RBI.

Happy Canada Day!

Next, the Cardinals come to town.

July 2nd, 1992

The Cardinals are in town and pitching Dave Fleming (7-9, 3.81).

The Giants have Pat Combs (4-1, 3.22).

And I have the day off.

We had a big day, winning 8-2.

July 3rd, 1992

It is the 2nd game of a four hame set at home against the Cardinals. We won the first game.

Today the Cards are pitching Danny Darwin (10-7, 3.23).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (6-7, 3.04).

I am hitting fifth. That is different.

I took care of a Joe Orsulak grounder for the 2nd out of the game.

In the 2nd I started a Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play.

I then came up with one out in the bottom of the 2nd. I singled up the middle for our first hit of the game.
Stolen base #45.
I went to 3rd on a Tim Naehring groundout but was left there when Jesse Barfield was robbed of a hit to deep centre.
That is Jesse's season in a nutshell. He is now hitting .096.

I handled a Ray Martinez grounder for the 1st out in the 3rd.
We then turned a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play for the other two outs.

I took care of a Luis Gonzalez grounder for the final out in the top of the 5th.

I then led off the bottom of the 5th by blasting a double to left centre! (Our second hit of the game...)
Stolen base #46.
I scored on a sac fly by Jesse.

Giants lead 1-0

In the 6th, Orsulak scored on a Wade Boggs single.

Game tied 1-1

In the 7th, John Valentin scored on a Gonzalez sac fly.

Cardinals lead 2-1

I came up in the bottom of the 7th with one out and Bryce Bernadin on 1st. I hit into a double play.

In the 8th we turned another Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play.

Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the 9th.

We turned a Russell - Priske - Klesko double play. (Russell Priske. Heh. That is my actual name.)

But we could not score and that was it.

We only managed three hits and two of them were mine.

I went 2 for 3 with a double, a single, a run scored, and two stolen bases.

July 4th, 1992

We split the first two games of this four game set against St. Louis.

The Fourth at home. That's fun for the patriotic types.

The Cardinals are pitching Sergio Iglesias (7-3, 2.64).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (1-7, 3.78).

I am hitting seventh.

We took the lead in the bottom of the 1st when Ruben Sierra scored on a Jerry Browne single.

Giants lead 1-0

I led off the bottom of the 2nd by popping out to the catcher, Ed Taubensee.

In the top of the 3rd the Cards grabbed the lead with a two run homer by Luis Gonzalez.
Then Joe Orsulak made it back-to-back jacks.
I caught a Wade Boggs liner to end the threat.

Cardinals lead 3-1

I caught a Jose Valentin pop for the 3rd out in the fourth.

I came up with two out in the bottom of the 4th and flew out to David Rivera in centre.

In the 5th, Iglesias scored on a Gonzalez double.

Cardinals lead 4-1

In the 6th, Rafael Palmeiro scored on a Boggs sac fly.

Matt brought in Scott Service after that.

I got the 2nd out off a Rivera groundball.

Cardinals lead 5-1

In the 7th, Gonzalez hit his second two run homer.
I took care of an Orsulak grounder to end it.

Cardinals lead 7-1

I came up with two out in the bottom of the 7th and I grounded out to Boggs at 3rd.

Bryan Hickerson came in to pitch the 9th for us.

I came up in the bottom of the 9th with none out and the bases loaded. Ryan Klesko, Jerry, and pinch hitter Bryce Bernadin were on in front of me. Terry Gilmore was pitching. I dropped one into right for an RBI single.
Then Tim Naehring pinch hit with the same result, but to centre.
With one out, Greg Myers pinch hit to complete the trifecta - an RBI single to left.
Pedro Martinez then uncorked a wild pitch, scoring me.
Tim then scored on a balk with two out.

We got oh, so close, but lost, 7-6.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, and RBI, and a run scored - all in the 9th.

July 5th, 1992

We are trying to avoid the sweep at home against St. Louis.

Some changes before the game. Ron Nichols was placed on waivers. Heathcliff Slocumb was sent to Phoenix. Ed Whitson and Timothy McKercher were called up.

Today the Cardinals are pitching our former teammate, Bruce Ruffin (2-2, 2.72)

The Giants have John Burkett (5-11, 4.03).

Bruce became a free agent after last year and signed a two year deal with the Mets, but was claimed by the Cardinals off waivers back in June. The Mets were misusing him as a reliever but he has been pitching well since the Cards put him back in the rotation.

Good for him. Bad for us.

I am hitting seventh.

I caught a towering Joe Orsulak pop for the 1st out in the 3rd.

I then led off the bottom of the inning by flying out to Bernie Williams in centre.

Rafael Palmeiro led off the 5th with a single. That is only notable because it was the first baserunner from either team.

Craig Grebeck singled with two out in the bottom of the 5th for our first baserunner.
Then I came up and walked.
We were both left on.

Bruce had only given up one hit but they took him out to start the bottom of the 7th.
I came up to face Scott Lawrence with one out, Ryan Klesko on 2nd, and pinch hitter Bryce Bernadin on 1st. I out hustled an infield single to load the bases.
Ryan scored and Bryce went to 3rd on a Timothy McKercher sac fly.
Bryce scored on I went to 2nd on a single by John!
That was it for the inning, but...

Giants lead 2-0

John didn't quite get the Complete Game as Matt pulled him out with two out and two on in the 9th. Jeff Russell came in and got the final out for the save.

Shut out!

I went 1 for 2 with a single and a walk.

The All-Star Voting Update came out.

I still lead at short (and 4th overall), and Jeff is 5th at reliever.

This is pretty cool :) I may have to try this at some point ... I'd have to make myself a pitcher though, since it was always pitching I got hooked on when I was a kid and falling in love with the Cubs (I was all into Greg Maddux, Rick Sutcliffe and Scott Sanderson (who I always pretended was Scott Sanders, since that made it sound like we were related lol)

Whenever I finish this one, I am going to re-do it with me as a pitcher. :)

July 6th, 1992

We avoided the sweep and now we are facing the Phillies.

The visiting team is pitching Erik Hanson (7-7, 3.23).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (3-7, 4.61).

I am hitting seventh.

The Phils opened the scoring int he top of the 1st when Ryne Sandberg crossed on a Mike Greenwell sac fly.

Phillies lead 1-0

I came up in the bottom of the 2nd with two out and Ryan Klesko on 2nd. I flew out to Jeff Carter in centre.

I handled a Greenwell grounder for the 3rd out in the 3rd.

I then took care of a Darrin Fletcher grounder for the 2nd out in the 4th.

I led off the bottom of the 5th by grounding out to John Finn at short. I made it close but was still out.

Ted Power took over for us in the 7th.

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 7th. I grounded out to Sandberg at 2nd.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 8th.

Mark Lewis led off the bottom of the 8th with a pinch hit home run!
Then Ruben Sierra scored on a Jerry Browne single.

Giants lead 2-1

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th. Three batters later, we had the win.

I went 0 for 3.

July 7th, 1992

We are at home trying to build on the momentum of beating the Phillies yesterday.

Today the Phils are pitching Orel Hershiser (4-4, 2.94).

The Giants have Pat Combs (5-1, 2.93).

I am hitting seventh.

We opened the scoring int he bottom of the 1st when Bryce Bernadin belted a solo homer.

Giants lead 1-0

I handled a Randy Milligan grounder for the 1st out in the 2nd.
I did the same to Mike Greenwell for out #2.

I came up with two out in the bottom of the 2nd and lined out to John Finn at short.

I took care of a Dave Hollins grounder for the 3rd out in the 3rd.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play in the 4th.

In the bottom of the 4th, Bryce scored on a Craig Grebeck single.
I came up with one out, Craig on 2nd, and Ryan Klesko on 3rd. I grounded out to Hollins at 1st, but Ryan scored.

Giants lead 3-0

Bottom of the 5th

Robby Thompson scored on an error by Finn.
Ruben Sierra scored on a Jerry Browne groundout.
Ryan scored on a single by Craig.
I came up with two out and Craig on 1st. I singled, sending Craig to 2nd.
We were left on.

Giants lead 6-0

In the 7th, Bo Jackson hit a two run homer to put the Phillies on the board.

With a man on and two out in the inning, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.
Jesse Barfield replaced Ruben on a double switch.

In the 8th, pinch hitter Ricky Jordan reached on an error by... me. Ugh.
Making it worse, Ryne Sandberg followed with a two run homer.
I took care of a Jeff Carter grounder for the 2nd out.
With two out, Jackson hit his 2nd homer of the game.
That is two unearned runs that I am responsible for.

Mark Ross took the ball for us after that and got the 3rd out.

Giants lead 6-5

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 8th, now facing Jeff Gray. With a full count, I was hit by a pitch.
Stolen base #47.
I went to 3rd on a Timothy McKercher groundout.
I got no further.

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th.

Things didn't go great for Jeff. WIth only one out, and no room for error, he loaded the bases.
Matt brought in Scott Service.
Then I made my second error of the game - this one even worse as it tied things up.
I tried to make up for it by making a sensation play for a Priske - McKercher - Klesko double play.

But, Game tied 6-6

Three of those were unearned runs due to me.

We could not score in the bottom of the inning and went to extras.

Ted Power came in to pitch the 10th for us.

I came up in the bottom of the 10th wth pinch hitter Aaron Morris on 1st and Alejandro Pena on the mound. I moved Aaron over with a sac bunt.
Timothy then walked before pinch hitter, Greg Myers singled Aaron home to give us the walk off win.

We got the win, but it was no thanks to me.

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, an RBI, a stolen base, and TWO errors.

We are now tied with the Dodgers for last in the NL West.

A lot happened after the game.

Mike Perez was claimed off waivers from the Padres.
Ted Power was Designated for Assignment to make room.
Rod Nichols was assigned to Phoenix.

July 8th, 1992

The new guy, Mike Perez, joined the team. He doesn't seem like he cares one way or the other about the trade. Huh.

We are going for the sweep against Philadelphia today.

The Phillies are pitching Bruce Lizarraga (7-8, 2.03).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (6-8, 2.98).

I am leading off!

I led off the home half of the 1st by taking a walk.
With one out I went to 3rd on a Bryce Bernadin double.
We were stranded.

I caught a Bo Jackson pop for the 1st out in the 2nd.
I then caught a Joe Girardi pop for the 2nd out.

I came up in the bottom of the 2nd with two out, Craig Grebeck on 3rd, and Greg Myers on 2nd. I legged out an infield single, knocking in one!
Ruben Sierra then walked, loading the bases.
We were left that way.

Giants lead 1-0

I took care of a Mike Greenwell grounder for the 3rd out in the 3rd.

Things were looking bad in the top of the 4th. The Phils loaded them up with none out.
Girardi singled home Dave Hollins, tying the game.
John FInn singled home Tono Martinez and Jackson, though we got Girardi trying to go to 3rd.

Phillies lead 3-1

I came up in the bottom of the 4th with two out and Greg on 2nd. RBI single to left!
I was left on.

Phillies lead 3-2

I took care of a Girardi grounder for the 1st out in the 6th.
I did the same to Lizarrga for the 3rd out.

I then came up in the bottom of the 6th with two out, Tim Naehring on 2nd, and Greg on 1st. I flew out to Jeff Carter in centre.

New guy, Mike Perez took the ball for us in the 7th.

With one out in the top of the 9th, Matt brought in Mark Ross. I handled a Carter grounder for out #2.

Robby Thompson led off the bottom of the 9th with a pinch hit home run, tying the game!
I then came up, facing Alejandro Pena. I dropped a liner into right for a single.
Stolen base #48.
With one out, Bryce walked.
We were left on.

Game tied 3-3

Bryan Hickeson took the ball for us in the 10th, with Alan Cockrell taking over at 1st in a double switch.
I started a Priske - Grebeck - Cockrell double play to get us out of the top of the 10th.

And with two out, in the bottom of the 10th, Alan smashed a two run blast to give us the game and the sweep!

Giants win, 5-3!

I was named the Player of the Game! I went 3 for 4 with three singles, a walk, two RBI, and a stolen base.

That is four wins in a row.

Now it is time for my family to come to town because it is the Expos weekend!

This crashed on me the last time I played. Trying again.

July 9th, 1992

My family has come down from Victoria to see us host the Expos, as they do every year..

Montreal is pitching Ron Darling (0-1, 4.98).

The Giants have Ed Whitson (0-0, 13.50).

I am hitting sixth.

In the bottom of the 1st, Bryce Bernadin hit a two run dinger.

Giants lead 2-0

I handled a Thomas Howard grounder for the 2nd out in the 2nd.

I then led off the bottom of the inning, by popping out to Rey Sanchez at 2nd.

I took care of a Darling grounder for the 3rd out in the 3rd.

I then did the same to Shane Mack for the 3rd out in the 4th.

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 4th and was hit by a Darling fastball.
Then Tim Naehring walked.
Timothy McKercher singled to load the bases.
We were left that way.

In the 5th I bobbled an easy play to let Howard reach. Unacceptable.

I next came up with one out int he bottom of the 6th. I lined out to Scott Cooper at 1st.

I got the 2nd out in the 8th off a fielder's choice ball by pinch hitter, Michael Urzendowski. I then got the 3rd out off a grounder by Reggie Sanders, saving a run.

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th. The Expos loaded the bases but could not score. Win for us!

I went 0 for 2 with a hit-by-pitch and an error.

July 10th, 1992

We shut out the Expos yesterday. How about again?

Today Montreal is pitching Chuck Finley (6-7, 4.47).

The Giants have John Burkett (6-11, 3.76).

And I... have the day off.

With my family in town.

Yeah.

I got a pinch hit opportunity in the 7th, and struck out.

We ended up losing, 4-2, in 10.

July 11th, 1992

Game three of a four game series against the Expos. We have split the first two.

Today Monteak is pitching Alex Fernandez (10-6, 3.49).

The Giants have vet, Rick Sutclifffe (3-7, 4.36).

I am hitting 3rd. That is unusual.

The Expos scored first as Reggie Sanders crossed on a Shane Mack single in the top of the 1st.
Then Scott Cooper scored on a passed ball.

Expos lead 2-0

I came up in the bottom of the 1st with one out, and Bryce Bernadin on 1st. I grounded out to Cooper at 1st, advancing Bryce.
He then scored on a single by Craig Grebeck.
Craig scored on a double by Jerry Browne.

Game tied 2-2

I caught a Mack pop for the 1st out in the 3rd.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play of the other two outs.

I took care of a Michael Urzendowski grounder for the 3rd out in the 4th.

I then led off the bottom of the inning by grounding out to Jose Offerman at short.

In the 5th, Sanders scored on a Mack single.
Then Cooper scored on a Thomas Howard single.
Offerman scored on a Rey Sanchez single.

That was it for Rick as Matt brought in Scott Service.
Howard and Sanchez scored on a Chris Donnels single.
I got the 3rd out off a Fernandez grounder.

Expos lead 7-2

I came up with two out in the bottom of the 6th. I drilled a slider to left for a single.
I went to 2nd on a single by Craig.
We were stranded.

In the 7th, Howard scored on a Doneels double.

Expos lead 8-2

Bryan Hickerson took the ball for us in the 8th.

I came up in the bottom of the 8th, with Robby Thompson on 2nd, and Bryce on 1st. I walked, loading the bases.
Robby scored on a single by Craig.
Bryce scored on a single by Jerry Browne.
I scored on a Jesse Barfield single.
Craig and Jerry scored on a two out single by pinch hitter, Tim Naehring.

Expos lead 8-7

Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the 9th.
I caught an Offerman liner for the 3rd out behind him.

But can we get that last run?

Bryce flew out.
I came up with one out to face Mark Tindall. I popped out to Cooper at 1st.
Craig grounder out and that was it.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, a walk, and a run scored.

The nice thing about my family being in town right now is that they were there when I got the official word that I had been voted onto the All-Star Team, for the 6th time.

Unfortunately, none of my teammates will be joining me.

July 12th, 1992

It is the last game before the All-Star Break. We have dropped two of three against the Expos and are trying to even it up.

Montreal is pitching Eddie Portillo (8-5, 2.51).

The Giants have Pat Combs (5-1, 2.91).

I am back to hitting seventh.

I got in the action early as the first batter, Reggie Sanders, gave me a groundball for the 1st out.

In the 2nd, Thomas Howard scored on a Rey Sanchez single.

Expos lead 1-0

I came up in the bottom of the 2nd with two out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. I dumped one into right for an RBI single. I took 2nd on the play at the plate.
I was left on.

Game tied 1-1

I came up with two out in the bottom of the 4th and lined a single to right.
I went to 2nd on a Greg Myers single.
We were both left on.

I made my 2nd error of the series off a simple Urzendowski grounder! (All right, it wasn't that simple, but still...)
Once again, it didn't cost any runs.

I came up in the bottom of the 6th with two out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I grounded out to Chris Donnels at 3rd.

I caught a Donnels liner for the 2nd out in the 7th.

I dealt with a Howard fielder's choice for the 2nd out in the 8th.

Jeff Russell took the ball for us with the score still knotted in the 9th.
I took care of a Sanchez grounder for the 1st out.
I did the same to pinch hitter Bill Moore for the 3rd out.

I came up in the bottom of the 9th with two out and Mark Tindall on the mound. I flew out to Howard in left.

We got through the 10th and then Mike Perez took the mound for us in the 11th.
Jose Offerman ended up scoring on a Sanchez single.

Expos lead 2-1

We couldn't get it back.

I went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles, an RBI, and an error.

Big announcement on our off day.

Ed Whitson is hanging them up. He is finishing the season, but that will be it.

Ed only joined the team this year but he seemed like a good guy.

In Chicago for the All-Star Game. I have been to the city of course, but not the park. This is Comiskey.

I am leading off for the NL.

I led off the bottom of the 1st, facing Roger Clemens of the Angels. I grounded out to Cal Ripken Jr, of the Orioles, playing 2nd.

In the top of the 2nd I dealt with a grounder by Don Slaught of the Brewers for the 3rd out.

I came up in the bottom of the 3rd, with one out, Roberto Alomar of the Astros on 2nd, and Mike Mussina of the Brewers pitching. I singled to centre, moving Alomar to 3rd.
I went to 3rd on an RBI double by Ryne Sandberg of the Phillies.
I scored on a groundout by Paul Molitor of the Reds.

NL leads 2-0

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Braves homered int he 4th.

NL leads 3-0

I came up in the 5th, with one out and Mario Ramirez of the Tigers pitching. I grounded out to Barry Larkin of the Rangers.

I led off the bottom of the 8th (I have no idea why I am still in the game), against Scott Radinsky of the Rangers. I flew out to Jay Buhner of the Blue Jays in left.

The AL only managed 3 hits as the NL shut them out.

I went 1 for 4 with a single and a run scored.

Ryne Sandberg was named MVP.

Priske's backup on the All Star roster must have been in the doghouse with the Manager ... that's some hardcore shade being thrown in his direction lol hope he liked wearing the All Star uniform on the bench ;)

Someone reads these!

I will admit, I wasn't sure. :)

Yeah it inspired my Jochen Fontaine one I started recently.