[rpriske]

August 21st, 1986

Today the Phillies are pitching Charles Hudson (10-9, 3.54).
The Giants are going with Eric Show (8-12, 3.40).

I have gone 6 for 12 vs Hudson!

I got the 2nd out of the game off a Tim Raines grounder.

I led off our half by taking an 8-pitch walk. I was erased quickly by a Mike Aldrete fielder's choice.

The Phillies got on the board in the 2nd when Mike Schmidt scored on an errant pick off throw to 1st.

Phillies lead 1-0.

I got the 1st out in the 3rd, catching a Juan Samuel pop.
However...
Ernie Whitt demolished a 2-out, 1st pitch Grand Slam.

Phillies lead 5-0.

I came up with one out in the 3rd and hit one off the right field wall for a triple! Mike singled behind me and I crossed for our first run.

Phillies lead 5-1.

We scored again in the 4th when Bob Brenly scored on a single by Show! I grounded out to end the inning.

Phillies lead 5-2.

I got the 1st out in the 6th, taking a Whitt grounder.

Pat Perry took over pitching for us in the 7th. I grabbed a Samuel grounder for a fielder's choice 1st out.

I led off the home half, now facing Clint Jenkins. I outran a dribbler to short for an infield single. I tried to steal but ran into a pitchout and was thrown out.

Frank Williams came in to pitch the 9th.

I led off the bottom half, now facing Willie Hernandez. He struck me out.

We lost 5-2.

I went 2 for 4 with a triple, a single, a walk, and a run scored.


We heard after the game that Mark Davis had signed an extension. It looks like he will around for three more years!

Tomorrow the Mets come to town.