[rpriske]

August 5th, 1988

We are in Atlanta and the Braves are giving us Johnny Cash (9-11, 3.32).

The Giants are pitching Bruce Ruffin (12-6, 2.61).

I have done well against Cash, going 6 for 18.

I opened up the game by making that 7 for 19 with a single through the right side. Stolen base #94. With one out Chili Davis walks on four pitches. Then Cash balks, moving us both up. I scored on a Rob Deer sac fly.

Giants lead 1-0

I came up in the 2nd with two out, Ruben Sierra on 3rd, and John Rabb on 2nd. I reached on an infield single, scoring Ruben!

Giants lead 2-0

In the 3rd Rob belted a one out solo homer!

Giants lead 3-0

I made my first play in the bottom half, getting a Jeff Blauser grounder for the 1st out.

I led off the 5th by walking on four pitches. I was replaced on a fielder's choice by Mike Aldrete.

In the 6th Robby Thompson hit a two out solo homer!

Giants lead 4-0

The Braves got not he board in the 6th when Gary Sheffield led off with a triple and then scored on a single by Ken Griffey Jr.

Giants lead 4-1

I came up with one out in the 7th and they lifted Cash to bring in Mike Dunne to face me. I got my second straight walk. Stolen base #95. I went to 3rd on a groundout by Mike but got no further.

I took care of a Milt Thompson grounder for the 1st out in the bottom half.

After Ken Griffey Sr. led off with a pinch hit double in the 8th, Jim went to Mark Davis (and Alan Cockrell in at catcher, in a double switch). He balked, giving Griffey 3rd. He got one out but then walked Griffey Jr. and Andres Galarraga. Then Ron Gant hit a bases-clearing double to tie the game.
I got the 2nd out, taking care of a Nelson Santovenia grounder, keeping Gant at 3rd.

Game tied 4-4

I came up in the 9th with one out and Duane Ward pitching. I walked for the 3rd straight plate appearance. I not only picked up stolen base #96, but I took 3rd when Santovenia threw away the attempt to catch me.
They struck out Mike and intentionally walked Chili... and UNintentionally walked Rob. With the bases loaded Jim Presley flew out to end the threat.

Mark got the 1st out in the bottom of 9th before Jim switched to Scott Garrelts. I got Brad Komminsk out on a groundball for out #2.

We took the lead back in the 10th when Ruben scored on a single by pinch hitter Chris Brown.
I came up with one out, Robby on 3rd and Chris on 2nd. Steve Farr was the pitcher. I hit a liner to Thompson in right but was award a sac fly as Robby scored!

Giants lead 6-4

Jeff Robinson came it to try to finish them off in the bottom of the 10th. Three batters later and he had done it!

I was named the Player of the Game! I went 2 for 2 with a pair of singles, three walks, a sac fly, one run scored, two RBI, and three stolen bases!