[rpriske]

August 21st, 1988

We are struggling a lot right now.

The Giants hope to turn things around with Frank Viola (13-8, 2.31).

The Phillies are pitching Kevin Gross (8-6, 2.72).

I have gone 7 for 38, or .184, against Gross. Not good enough.

I led off the bottom of the 1st by grounding out to Walt Weiss at short.

I took care of a Gross grounder for the 2nd out in the 3rd. I then got the 3rd off a Tim Raines grounder.

I came up with two out in the 3rd and grounded out to Weiss again.

In the 4th Rob Deer scored on a Jim Presley single.

Giants lead 1-0

I came up in the 5th with one out and John Rabb on 1st. I hit into a double play.

I got the 2nd out in the 6th off a Raines grounder.

Kenny Oberkfell singled in the 8th, breaking up Frank's No-Hitter!

I came up with two out in the 8th, now facing Clint Jenkins. I grounded out to Weiss for the third time.

I amde a great play on a Dwight Evan grounder for the 2nd out in the 9th.

Frank Viola carried us on his back for a 1-0 win, breaking our losing streak! He allowed only two hits and struck out ten!

I went 0 for 4.

Now the Expos are coming to town, which means my family is visiting! Hopefully we can keep this going.