[rpriske]

May 1st, 1988

The Giants are wrapping up the series against the Cubs today. We have Frank Viola (4-0, 2.02) facing Greg Maddux (1-3, 4.24).

I have gone 4 for 19 against Maddux, including a home run.

The Cubs struck for as Mike Brumley led off with a triple and then scored on a Larry Parrish single. Then Parrish scored on a double by Paul O'Neill.

Cubs lead 2-0

I led off our half by putting one up the middle for a single. Then Mike Aldrete hit into what should have been a double play but Tom Foley blew it and we were both safe. Stolen base #18, taking 3rd. With two out, Ruben Sierra singled, and I scored.

Cubs lead 2-1

I got the 1st out in the 2nd off a Foley grounder.

I led off in the 3rd by striking out.

In the 5th I came up with one out and Chris Brown on 3rd. I singled past 2nd for a game-tying RBI! Stolen base #19. But then I tried to steal 3rd and was thrown out by Dave Valle.

Game tied 2-2

I took a Foley grounder for the 1st out in the 7th. I then got Parrish for the 3rd.

I came up with two out in the 7th and I grounded out back to Maddux.

In the 8th there was a big collision at the plate when Paul O'Neill bowled into Bob Brenly. O'Neill came out the worse and had to leave the game. He managed to score, however.

Cubs lead 3-2

After Frank gave up a pair of hits to start the 9th, Jim went to Jeff Robinson. Damon Berryhill ended up scoring on a Casey Candaele single.

Cubs lead 4-2

This time we weren't able to get those runs back.

I went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles, an RBI, a run scored, two stolen bases and a caught stealing.

Tomorrow the Cardinals are in town.