[rpriske]

August 10th, 1988

We had a nice win in the Astrodome yesterday. Let's go for another.

The Astros are pitching Chris Hammond (6-10, 3.38).

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

I have limited exposure to Hammond, going 1 for 3.

I kicked off the game by striking out on three pitches.

I made my first defensive play in the 2nd, taking care of a Harold Baines grounder. I then did the same to Dickie Thon for out #3.

I came up in the 3rd with one out and Bruce on 1st. I replaced Bruce on a fielder's choice. I got no further.

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

I got the 2nd out in the bottom of the 4th off a Glenn Davis grounder.

In the 5th we turned a Thompson - Priske - Aldrete double play to get Rance Mulliniks and Thon.

I led off the 6th by lining out to Dave Gallagher in centre.

I got the 2nd out in the bottom half off a Bill Doran grounder.

Ooo boy. In the 8th Bruce came up with one out and Hammond hit him in the hand. In the midst of a shut out, Bruce had to leave the game, clearly in pain.
If he is really hurt...
Chris Brown came in a s pinch runner and then I came up. I hit into a fielder's choice. I advanced to 3rd on a single by Mike Aldrete. Chili Davis walked to load them up. Rob Deer then singled and both Mike and I scored! We can still get that win for Bruce!

Giants lead 2-0

Mark Davis came in to pitch for us. Brian Giles also took over for Jim Presley at 3rd in a double switch.

We got word from the clubhouse that Bruce is okay. He got a bruise on his pitching hand, but there is no worry that it will affect him going forward.

I came up in the 9th with two out, Alan Cockrell on 2nd, and Brian on 1st. They brought in Anthony Kelley to face me. I blistered a single thought the left side for an RBI! Brian went to 3rd. We were left.

Giants lead 3-0

Mark gave up a single in the 9th, but that was all and we had the shutout win.

I went 1 for 5 with a single, an RBI, and a run scored.

We finish in Houston tomorrow. Let's get that sweep.