[rpriske]

August 23rd, 1988

It is the second game of a set with the Expos, which means my family is in town!
We picked up a win yesterday and want to keep that going.

The Expos are pitching Scott Bankhead (7-12, 4.17).

The Giants have Eric Show (11-11, 3.51).

I have gone 7 for 27, or .259, against Bankhead.

I led off the home half by dropping one into short left for a single. Mike Aldrete struck out on a hit & run attempt as I got stolen base #113.
I was left there.

In the 2nd Jim Presley scored on a single by Eric. I ended the inning hitting into a double play.

Giants lead 1-0

Russ McGinnis walked to lead off the 3rd but when Bankhead tried to bunt him over, he instead hit into a Rabb - Priske - Aldrete double play.

I got the 1st out in the 5th, taking care of a Chris Sabo grounder.

I came up with one out in the 5th and flew out to Shane Mack in centre.

In the 7th John Rabb socked a solo shot to double our lead.

Giants lead 2-0

I led off the bottom of the 8th by striking out.

With one out in the 9th, Jose Oquendo reached with a single and Jim decided it was time for the closer - Mark Davis came in.
Pinch hitter Joey Cora grounded one to me... and I threw it away! Error #15 on the year!
Thankfully Jim bailed me out with a double play and we had the shut out win.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, a stolen base, and an error.

We finish up with the Expos tomorrow.