[rpriske]

September 9th, 1985

We are the only NL game going today for some reason. We are int he Astrodome and Houston is pitching Bob Knepper (11-12, 3.41)
The Giants have Jeff Robinson (9-10, 4.28).

I have gone 2 for 10 vs Knepper.

I started things off by launching a ball into left field for a single. Terry Harper bunted me over to 2nd. (Why didn't I just steal? I can beat Hassey.) I, of course, stole 3rd. SB #107. I couldn't move up the last 90 feet.

Things go against us in the bottom half as Jose Cruz belts a two run double to take the lead.

Astros lead 2-0.

I came up in the 3rd with one out and struck out.

Houston kept at it that inning as Jerry Mumphrey hit a two-run dinger to extend their lead.

Astros lead 4-0.

I made my first defensive play in the 4th, snagging a Chuck Jackson grounder for the 2nd out.

I led off the 5th and Knepper pitched me inside... too far inside. I glared at him but didn't want to give him he satisfaction. Besides, putting me on base is punishment enough. Yep, stolen base #108. No scoring though.

Frank Williams took over pitching duties for us in the 6th. He only faced one batter, but was successful.

I came up in the 7th with two out and grounded out to Doug DeCinces at 3rd.

Bill Laskey was next on the hill for San Fran.

I got the 3rd out in the 8th, taking a Ron Hassey grounder, saving a run.

We were never able to score and lost 4-0.

We are 70-66.

I went 1 for 3 with a pair of stolen bases.