[rpriske]

August 20th, 1988

The Phillies are pitching Pete Smith (8-9, 3.13).

The Giants have Bruce Ruffin (13-6, 2.61).

We have lost seven in a row.

I have gone 2 for 7 against Smith.

The Phils struck fast with Tim Raines doubling and then scoring on an Alfredo Griffin double. Griffin scored on a Von Hayes sac fly. Dwight Evans scored on a wild pitch by Bruce.

Phillies lead 3-0

Already in a hole, I led off our half by taking a walk. Stolen base #111 AND #112. I scored on a Mike Aldrete sac fly.

Phillies lead 3-1

I came up with two out in the 3rd and flew out to Hayes in centre.

I handled a Ken Oberkfell grounder for the 1st out in the 4th.

In the bottom half, Mike Aldrete scored on a Rob Deer double, and Rob scored on a Robby Thompson double, tying the game!

Game tied 3-3

They got the lead back in the 5th when Raines scored on a Bo Jackson single. I caught a Walt Weiss blooper for the 2nd out with the bases loaded. Bruce then walked in a run by losing Kenny Oberkfell.

Jim then did a double with, taking out Bruce and John Rabb for Atlee Hammaker and Alan Cockrell. Atlee got the 3rd out.

Phillies lead 5-3

I came up with one out in the 5th and grounded out to Griffin at 2nd.

In the 6th Raines hit a one out, solo shot.

Phillies lead 6-3

Goose Gossage came it to pitch the 8th. He still seems tired from yesterday to me.

I came up with one out in the 8th. They brought in Michael Jackson to face me. (not that one.) I singled to left. I went to 2nd on a wild pitch and to 3rd on a groundout by Mike Aldrete. Chili Davis walked and we were both left on.

I got Hayes and Weiss with a nice Priske - Aldrete double play to end the top of the 9th.

We were unable got score and dropped out eighth straight game.

This is a mess.

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, a run scored, and two stolen bases.