June 4th, 1986
We've got Bruce Ruffin (4-2, 3.28) going for us today.
The Expos are pitching David Palmer (3-3, 4.06).
I am 2 for 8 vs Palmer.
Montreal has lost 6 in a row.
I started off the game by working a walk. Unfortunately Chris Brown swung at the first pitch and hit into a double play.
The Expos struck early as Dwight Evans homered with two out in the 1st. Then Mike Heath doubled and Leon Durham homered.
Expos lead 3-0.
I led off the 4th by walking again. Then Chris walked behind me. Chili Davis doubled and I crossed. Palmer then walked both Rob Deer and Mike Aldrete for another run. He struck out Bob Brenly but then Tim Flannery blew what should have been an inning ending double play and Chili scored. Lee Mazzilli singled and Deer scored. Bruce struck out and I came up with two out and the bases jacked. I grounded out to Tom Foley at short.
Giants lead 4-3.
The Expos tied it up in the bottom half when Flannery scored on an Armando Moreno sac fly.
Game tied 4-4.
After Bruce allowed a couple of baserunners in the 5th, Nestor made the switch and brought in Mike Perez, for his big league debut. He struck out the first two guys he faced to end the inning! Good job Mike!
He also struck out the 3rd guy he faced to lead off the 6th. Then I handles a grounder from Foley for the 2nd out. Then he struck out Moreno! Mike is on fire! Let's get him lead!
I came up with one out in the 7th, now facing Andy McGaffigan. He struck me out.
We couldn't score one and Mike left for a pinch hitter so Jeff Robinson took over.
I got Jeff the 3rd out, taking a grounder from Evans.
I came up in the 9th with two out, Mazzili on 2nd and pinch hitter Ben Oglivie on 1st. Jeff Reardon was pitching. I singled up the middle and Lee scored! I knocked in the go ahead run in the 9th!
Giants lead 5-4.
Scott Garrelts came in to try and close thing out. He leads the NL in saves. The Expos managed to load the bases but Scott struck out Heath looking to end it.
We won 5-4!
We are 34-17.
I went 1 for 3 with a couple of walks, but that one hit was the game winning RBI!
My mom likes it when I make the highlights.
We have caught the Dodgers and trail the Reds by two games.
Speaking of the Reds, it seems we claimed Dan Driessen off waivers from them.
Also, Atlee Hammaker was activated from the 60-day and sent to Phoenix for rehab.
Driven certainly looks like someone who can help us, but no word yet who he will replace on the roster.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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