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.