[rpriske]

April 27th, 1985

Today we have Terry Mulholland going against Ron Robinson and the Reds.

This is our first crack at Robinson.

I led off our side and my first at bat vs Robinson ended in a strikeout.

The Reds scored a couple of times in the 2nd. It could have been worse but Kenny Smith held on to the ball when Lee Mazzilli crashed into him. Dirty play.

I came up in the 3rd with 2 out and Mulholland on 1st. Robinson struck me out again.

The Reds scored a couple more times in the 5th and we were down 4-0.

I came up that inning after Kenny Smith had knocked Oberkfell in and was on 2nd with 2 out. This time I smacked an RBI single to left. I stole 2nd, even though they pitched out. Sweet. That makes 15 bags. That one was on Joe Piece who came in to pitch after my hit.

We trailed 4-2.

Frank Williams came in for us during the 6th. He has struggled so far this year. Rob Deer hi ta solo shot in the bottom half and their lead was down to one.

In the 7th I came up with 2 out and the bases empty. I lined out to Eric Davis in centre.

Scott Garrelts took the mound for us in the 8th. In the bottom half Deer hit ANOTHER solo homer to tie the game at 4!

Ron Davis took the hill of run as we went into extras. The Reds loaded them up but Ron was able to stop them from scoring.

Nestor pinch hit for me in the bottom half with Eddie Vargas.

The Reds ended up scoring in the 13th and beating us 5-4. Neither Vargas nor John Stearns, who came in to play short, got a hit.

After the game Stearns was Designated for Assignment as Bob Brenly was activated. The team could use the boost.

We have the Reds again tomorrow.