[rpriske]

May 22nd, 1986

Today the Mets are pitching Ron Darling (3-2, 2.56).
The Giants are going with Terry Mulholland (3-2, 4.59).

I am a mere 1 for 14 vs Darling.

I got in on the action early, taking a Gerald Young grounder for the 2nd out.

I led off the bottom half by whiffing.

The Mets struck first in the 2nd when Hubie Brooks scored on a Joe Redfield sac fly.

Mets lead 1-0.

I got the 3rd out in the 4th, off a Redfield grounder.

I then led off the bottom half by working a walk. I quickly picked up stolen base #35. Chris Brown then walked to the vacated base. Chili Davis then put a Darling pitch over the right field wall for a three-run homer!

Giants lead 3-1!

I came up the next inning with two out and Kenny Oberkfell on 2nd. I walked again. We were both left on base.

One out into the 6th, Terry was lifted for Pat Perry.

In the bottom half Rob Deer hit a solo shot to widen our lead.

Giants lead 4-1.

I got the 2nd out in the 7th, off a nice play on a Redfield grounder.

Mark Davis took over in relief for us in the 8th. I got the 1st out for him, off a grounder by Alfredo Griffin.

I led off the bottom half, now facing Rick Aguilera. I struck out.

After mark gave up hits to the first two batters in the 9th, Scott Garrelts came in to try to shut things down. Pop-out. Strikeout. Flyout. Game.

We win 4-1!

I struck out twice but I also walked twice, stole a base, and scored a run, along with good defensive chops.

We have now won five straight and are 28-12.

Tomorrow the Expos are in town!