[rpriske]

June 17th, 1987

We wrap up our short series in Atlanta. The Braves are pitching Norm Charlton (3-4, 5.50).

The Giants are going with Eric Show (3-8, 4.47).

I am 0 for 3 against Charlton.

I kicked off the game by cracking that egg, putting one down the 3rd base line for a single. Stolen base #65. But I got greedy and was thrown out trying to steal 3rd.

I got the 1st out in the 2nd, grabbing a Gary Sheffield grounder. Things went badly for Eric that inning. He gave up three singles before walking Nelson Santovenia for a run. Thankfully he was able to stop the bleeding there.

Braves lead 1-0

I came up with one out in the 3rd and grounded out to Andres Galarraga at 1st.

Ron Cey led off their half of the 4th by taking Eric deep.

Braves lead 2-0

In the 5th it was Ken Griffey Jr. who added a solo shot. I handled a Galarraga grounder to end it there.

Braves lead 3-0

I came up with one out in the 6th and grounded out to 1st again.

We finally got on the board in the 7th. Chili Davis scored on a Rob Deer single and Steve Stanicek scored on a Bobby Grich sac fly.

Braves lead 3-2

The Braves came right back with Santovenia crossing a Galarraga single.

Braves lead 4-2

I led off the 8th, now facing Steve Farr. I popped up to Jeff Blauser at 2nd.

I got him back in the bottom half, making a diving grab on Blauser's liner for the 2nd out.

We were unable to close the gap and dropped this one.

I went 1 for 4 with a single and a stolen base.

We are now heading to San Diego.

We got some bad news about Doyle Alexander. It seems that his ab muscle is not healing a fast as hoped. He is not going on the DL, but there is some concern as he tries to pitch through it.

Doyle has been an incredibly good pick up for the team.