[rpriske]

October 4th, 1987

It is the last game of the regular season.

I would be lying if I said we weren't looking past the Braves.

Atlanta is pitching Len Damian (8-15, 4.33).

The Giants are going with Bryan Hickerson (12-8, 3.88).

I have gone 1 for 6 vs Damian.

In the top of the 1st we pulled off a textbook Priske - Thompson - Aldrete double play to get Jerome Walton and Andres Galarraga out.

I led off our half by putting one through the right side for a single. Stolen base #123. I went to 3rd on a ground out by Mike Aldrete and scored on a Chili Davis double. Chili scored on a Steve Stanicek single. Steve and Rob Deer scored on a Robby Thompson double. And the Robby scored on a Chris Brown single.

Giants lead 5-0

I led off again in the 2nd and I grounded out to Jeff Blauser at 2nd.

The Braves got on the board in the 3rd when Jack Daugherty and Chris Jelic scored on a double by Walton. I ended the threat by taking a Gary Sheffield grounder.

Giants lead 5-2

I came up in the 4th with one out, Bob Brenly on 3rd, and Chris on 2nd. Rick Camp was pitching. I walked. I was thrown out on a fielder's choice by Mike, though Bob scored. Then Chili doubled, scoring Chris and Mike. Robby walked with the base loaded, pushing Chili across.

Giants lead 9-2

I got the first out in the 5th off a grounder by pinch hitter Ron Cey. I got the 2nd out off a fielder'cschoice ball by Blauser.

I came up with two out in the bottom frame, now facing Duane Ward. I popped out to Sheffield at short.

In the 6th Mike walked and scored on a single by Robby.

Giants lead 10-2

I was lifted for a pinch hitter in the 7th. The score held at 10-2.

We ended the season with an amazing record of 102-60