[rpriske]

August 26th, 1988

Coming off a disappointing loss, we now have to face the mighty Mets.

They are pitching Dwight Gooden (20-5, 2.31).

The Giants answer with Frank Viola (14-8, 2.22).

Twenty wins already and it is still August.

I have gone 9 for 38, or .237, against Gooden.

I kicked off the game by hitting one deep to short for an infield single. With one out I grabbed stolen base #114.
With two out, Rob Deer walked. We were both left.

I led off the 3rd with another single, this one up the middle into centre. With one out, I got stolen base #115 AND 116! I then scored on a Chili Davis single.

Giants lead 1-0

In the 4th Steve Stanicek scored on a balk by Gooden.
I came up with two out and John Rabb on 3rd. I flew out to Gerald Young in left.

Giants lead 2-0

The 6th inning was something as BOTH Gooden and Viola struck out the side.

I led off the 7th by hitting on through the right side for a single. I was thrown out trying to steal for the 2nd out of the inning.

I came up in the 9th with two out and Frank on 1st. Roger McDowell was pitching. I singled through the right for my fourth hit of the day! Frank went to 3rd.
Gerald Young made a great play on a Mike Aldrete liner to strand us.

Frank ended up striking out seven as we got a 2-0 shutout on the Mets!

I had a great day, going 4 for 5, all singles, with a run scored, three stolen bases, and one caught stealing.