[rpriske]

May 18th, 1988

We finish up with the Phillies today and really want to maintain our momentum from yesterday.

The Phillies are pitching Kevin Gross (3-1, 1.97).
The Giants are going with Eric Show (5-3, 2.91).

I have not done well against Gross, going 6 for 31, or .194.

The Phillies struck early as Tim Raines scored on a Von Hayes single in the 1st.
I made a nice play on a Ken Oberkfell liner for the 3rd out.

Phillies lead 1-0

I led off our half by grounding out to Alfredo Griffin at 2nd.
A Mike Aldrete single and a Chili Davis home run put us ahead.

Giants lead 2-1

Bad news in the 2nd. Eric clearly had not been himself, throwing multiple wild pitches for one. After he struck out Walt Weiss he was clearly in pain and was taken from the game holding his side.

Andy McGaffigan took over for us.

I led off in the 3rd. I hit a nice one to centre but Hayes made a great grab to rob me of a hit.

Andy gave it everything he had, but he had to come out in the 5th, clearly exhausted. Goose Gossage took over in a double switch, bring in Chris Brown for Brian Giles at 3rd. Hayes doubled off him, letting Raines (the one inherited runner) to score to tie the game up.

Game tied 2-2

I led off in the 6th by striking out.

In the 7th Gross scored on a Raines double, giving Philadelphia the lead. Then Raines and Hayes scored on a Dwight Evans single.
Bobby Thigpen relieved for us.
I took an Oberkfell grounder for the 3rd out.

Phillies lead 5-2

Jeff Robinson took over for us in the 8th, after Bobby left for a pinch hitter.
I got the 2nd out for Jeff off a Weiss grounder.

I came up with two out in the 8th and reached on a n error to Evans at 1st. That was it.

I took a grounder from Evan for the 2nd out in the 9th, but pinch hitter Ricky Jordan scored can the play.

Phillies lead 6-2

And there it stayed.

Word that evening was that Eric's ab strain wasn't too serious, but his next start might be questionable.

I went 0 for 4. Down to .314

Tomorrow is an off day before the Expos come to town.