July 21st, 1992

After losing. couple of very close game, we are looking to bounce back.

Today the Expos are pitching Alex Fernandez (11-6, 3.62).

The Giants have John Burkett (6-12, 3.62).

I am hitting seventh again.

We turned a Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play to end the 1st.

I came up in the 2nd with one out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I hit one sharply up the middle for a single. Craig went to 2nd.
We were stranded.

In the bottom of the 3rd, Wayne Johnson scored on a wild pitch.
Then Pat Bailey scored on a Reggie Sanders sac fly.
I handled a Shane Mack grounder to end the inning.

Expos lead 2-0

I came up with two out in the 4th and took a walk.
I got no further.

In the bottom of the 4th, Jose Offerman scored on a Thomas Howard double.
I took care of a Johnson grounder for the 2nd out, but Howard scored on the play.
I caught a Bailey pop to end the inning.

Expos lead 4-0

In the 5th, Ruben Sierra hit a two run homer.

Expos lead 4-2

In the bottom half, Sanders scored on a Mack fielder's choice.

Expos lead 5-2

I came up with two out in the 6th and struck out.

Mike Perez took the mound for us in the 7th.
Pinch hitter Bill Moore scored on a Scott Cooper single.

Expos lead 6-2

I came up in the 8th with two out, Craig on 2nd, and Mark Tindall pitching. I singled to centre, with Craig going to 3rd.
We were left on.

With one out and a man on in the bottom of the 8th, Matt went to Scott Service.
I handled a Bailey grounder for the 2nd out, but Rey Sanchez scored on the play.

Expos lead 7-2

Well, it finally wasn't a one run loss. Sigh.

I went 2 for 3 with a pair of singles and a walk.

July 22nd, 1992

We have lost four in a row and we are trying to avoid the sweep in Montreal.

Today the Expos are pitching Eddie Portillo (8-6, 2.96).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (7-8, 2.90).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Ryan Klesko on 3rd. I grounded out to Scott Cooper at 3rd.

In the bottom of the inning, Rey Sanchez scored on a Michael Urzendowski single.
Then Wayne Johnson scored on a. single by Portillo.
Urzendowski was awarded home on a balk by Charlie.

Expos lead 3-0

I handled a Jose Offerman grounder for the final out in the 3rd.

I then came up in the 5th with Craig Grebeck on 1st. I walked.
Timothy McKercher hit into a double play.

I got another Offerman grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 5th.

In the top of the 6th, Ruben Sierra scored on a Bryce Bernadin double.

Expos lead 3-1

In the bottom of the inning, I bobbled what could have been a double play.
I am making too many errors lately.

Thankfully, it didn't cost us.

I came up with one out in the 7th and grounded out to Johnson at 2nd.

Bryan Hickerson took the mound for us in the bottom of the inning.

Cooper and Offerman scored on a Thomas Howard double.
I caught a Sanchez pop for the 2nd out.

Expos lead 5-1

I came up in the 8th with two out, Jerry Browne on 2nd, and Craig on 1st. They brought Jeff Reardon in to face me. He struck me out.

With two out and a man on in the bottom half, Matt brought in Scott Service. He got the out.

We have now lost five in a row.

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

We have a travel day to go to Philadelphia. An extra hotel day.

July 24th, 1992

We had an off-day to sit and stew about our five game losing streak.

Two years ago we won the World Series.

Now we are the worst team in the National League.

We are in Philadelphia and the Phillies are pitching Bruce Lizarraga (8-8, 2.00)

The Giants have Pat Combs (5-2, 3.17).

I am hitting seventh.

In the bottom of the 1st, Bo Jackson hit a two run homer.

Phillies lead 2-0

I came up in the 2nd with one out, Jerry Browne on 2nd, and Craig Grebeck on 1st. Jerry went to 3rd and I replaced Craig on 1st with a fielder's choice.
We were left like that.

In the 3rd, Jeff Carter hit a two run homer, doubling the Phillie lead.
Then Jackson scored on a Mike Greenwell single.
I dealt with a Darrin Fletcher grounder for the 2nd out.

Phillies lead 5-0

With none out and a man on in the 4th, Matt went to Scott Service.
With two out, Lizarraga scored on a Jeff Carter double.

Phillies lead 6-0

I led off the 5th by fouling out to Randy Milligan at 1st.

We finally got on the board in the 6th when Ruben Sierra scored on a wild pitch.

Phillies lead 6-1

With one out and one on in the bottom of the 6th, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.

I came up with one out in the 7th and struck out.

Greenwell hit a solo shot in the bottom half.

Phillies lead 7-1

In the 8th, Robby Thompson scored on a Bryce Bernadin triple.

Phillies lead 7-2

Mike Perez took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th.

I came up in the 9th with one out, Craig on 1st, and Alejandro Pena on the mound.I singled to shallow left, moving Craig to 2nd.
Timothy McKercher singled to load the bases.
Mark Lewis got a pinch hit single, scoring Craig.
Then Robby hit into a double play.

Phillies won, 7-3

I went 1 for 4 with a single.

We didn't know it at the time, but that was the last appearance for us of Robby Thompson.

He was traded across the Bay to Oakland for a couple of minor leaguers, Matt Mieske and Thomas Kinney.

Brutal.

Robby wasn't having a great season, but losing my double play partner is rough.

Matt is joining the team.

Tim Naehring is the new starting 2Bman.

And I am being dropped in the batting order to 8th.

What the absolute hell. I am hitting .287. I have an OPS+ of 109.

This is ridiculous.

July 25th, 1992

It is the second game in Philadelphia after yesterday's stunning news.

We have lost six in a row.

Today the Phillies are pitching Juan Guzman (8-4, 3.47).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (3-9, 4.08).

I am hitting eighth. Ridiculous.

I led off the 3rd by grounding out to Randy Milligan at 1st.

I returned the favour on a Milligan grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the inning.

I next came up with one out in the 5th and I flew out to Mike Greenwell in left.

I then came up in the 7th, with none out, Craig Grebeck on 3rd, and Timothy McKercher on 2nd. I scored Craig with a sac fly.

Giants lead 1-0

Thanks went our way in the 8th.

Ruben Sierra flew out.
Bryce Bernadin singled.
Ryan Klesko singled.
Tim Naehring walked, loading the bases.
David Rivera relieved.
Craig walked, scoring Bryce.
Timothy reached on error. Ryan scored.
I popped out.
Rick singled. Tim scored and then Craig scored on a throwing error.
Jerry Browne grounded out.

Giants lead 5-0

With two out and a man on, Matt brought in Mike Perez.
He got the 3rd out.

Then Jeff Russell came on for the 9th.
I caught a Jeff Carter liner for the 1st out.
Two batters later, Joe Girardi hit a two run homer.

We won, 5-2.

I went 0 for 3 with a sac fly, RBI.

July 26th, 1992

We broke the losing streak yesterday, but I am still in a pretty bad mood. I try not to show it to the other guys.
As far as I am concerned, I am the most valuable player on the team.
I am hitting eighth. On the worst team in the league.

Ridiculous.

We finish in Philadelphia today after splitting the first two games.

The Phillies are pitching Erik Hanson (7-9, 3.68).

The Giants are going with John Burkett (6-13, 3.78).

You know where I am batting.

I came up with one out in the 3rd. Neither team has had a baserunner yet. I changed that with a single to right.
I went to 2nd on a sac bunt by John.
I was left there.

I led off the 6th. Each team had one hit so far. This time I flew out to Jeff Carter in centre.

I took care of a Bo Jackson grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the inning.
But then Carter and Dave Hollins scored on a Mike Greenwell single.
Greenwell scored on a Darrin Fletcher single.

Phillies lead 3-0

Ryan Klesko got us one back in the 7th with a home run.

Phillies lead 3-1

I came up in the 8th with none out, Craig Grebeck on 2nd, and Timothy McKercher on 1st. I hit into a double play.
Craig ended up scoring on a single by pinch hitter, Shawon Dunston.

Phillies lead 3-2

Mark Ross took the ball for us after that.

We could not score in the 9th and that was that.

I went 1 for 3 with a single.

We head home now to face the Dodgers.

July 27th, 1992

We are home to face the Dodgers.

L.A. is pitching Brian Bohanon (2-0, 4.76).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (7-9, 2.97).

I am actually hitting seventh today.

I got into it right away, taking care of a Pat Listach grounder for the 1st out.

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I flew out to Howard Johnson in centre.

In the 4th, Phil Plantier scored on a Chill Davis fielder's choice.
Then Gary Sheffield scored on a wild pitch.
I handled a Johnson grounder for the 3rd out.

Dodgers lead 2-0

I then dealt with a Bohanan grounder for the 3rd out in the 5th.

I led off the bottom half by hitting one up the middle for a single.
With one out, I was replaced with a fielder's choice.

In the 6th, Plantier scored on a Paul Sorrento single.
Then Sheffield scored on a single by Chili.
We turned a Naehring - Priske - Lewis double play to end it.

Dodgers lead 4-0

I came up in the 7th with Craig on 1st. They brought Lee Smith in to face me. I hit one crisply to right for a single. Craig went to 2nd.
With one out, pinch hitter Shawon Dunston walked, loading the bases.
Nothing. We left them that way.
Terrible.

Aaron Morris took over at 1st and Bryan Hickerson took the mound for us in the 8th.

Sheffield scored on a sac fly by Chili.

Dodgers lead 5-0

Scott Service took over for us in the 9th.

Bill Spiers and pinch hitter Brian Hunter scored on aPlantier double.
Then Listach and Plantier scored on a double by pinch hitter, Mal Mosby.

Matt brought in Mike Perez after that. He got the 3rd out.

Dodgers lead 9-0

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 9th, now facing Darren Holmes. I grounded out to Listach at short.

We were shut out.

I went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles.