[rpriske]

June 29th, 1985

Today the Astros are going with Bob Knepper (4-9, 3.90).
The Giants are using Colin Ward (4-2, 2.70).

I have gone 1 for 3 vs Knepper.

We fell behind early as Doug DeCinces hit a two-run homer in the top of the 1st.

Astros lead 2-0.

I led off the bottom of the 1st by grounding out to DeCinces at 3rd.

In the 2nd I was the keystone on an Oberkfell / Priske / Deer double play getting Dickie Thon and Chuck Jackson.

In the bottom half the game as squared up as Bob Brnely reached on error and then Terry Harper hit one out.
I came up with Kenny O. on 2nd and two out and I struck out.

Game tied 2-2.

In the 4th I got the 1st out, getting DeCinces at 2nd on a Keith Hernandez fielder's choice. I then got the 2nd out on a Ron Hassey grounder.

In the bottom frame Brenly got us the lead with a solo shot to lead off.
I came up with Kenny O on 2nd and two out. I grounded out to DeCinces.

Giants lead 3-2.

I handled the 3rd out in the 5th, taking a Bill Doran grounder.

In the 7th Ward reached his end as Nestor brought it Mark Davis (and Sixto Lezcano for Jeff Leonard din left in a double switch).

In the bottom half I was lifted for a pinch hitter.

We ended up winning 5-3.

I need to get my bat going. At what point does Nestor leave me out of the line-up (or move me down in the order)?

We are now 37-36, tied in 3rd in the NL West, 6 games back of the Dodgers, 5 behind the Reds, and tied with the Padres.

After the game Frank Williams was activated from the D.L. and Bill Laskey was sent to Phoenix.