[rpriske]

June 24th, 1988

We are in the Astrodome.

The Astros are pitching John Candelaria (9-3, 2.90).

The Giants have Eric Show (6-4, 2.88).

I have gone 5 for 22, or .22, against Candelaria.

I kicked off the game by grounding out to Bill Doran at 2nd.

I got the 2nd out in the 2nd off a Dickie Thon grounder. After that, though, Dave Gallagher scored on a Candelaria single.

Astros lead 1-0

I came up in the 3rd with two out and Brian Giles on 2nd. I popped out to Doran.

Craig Biggio led off in the 4th with a no-doubter.
I got the 3rd out off a Candelaria grounder.

Astros lead 2-0

I then got the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th off a Doran grounder.

I came up with two out in the 6th and grounded out to Glenn Davis at 1st.

I then came up with two out in the 9th and walked to bring the potential tying run to the plate. Mike Aldrete struck out and we were shut out.

Candelaria pitched a one hitter.

I went 0 for 3 with a walk.

That is four losses in a row for us and we have now dropped below the Padres into 4th as they have won four in a row.