[rpriske]

September 8th, 1988

Today the Braves are pitching Brian Fisher (7-10, 4.98).

The Giants have Eric Show (13-12, 3.35).

I have done really well against Fisher, going 8 for 18.

I took care of a Milt Thompson liner for the 2nd out of the game.

I led off our half by grounding out to Andres Galarraga at 1st.

The Braves got on the board first in the 2nd as Ron Gant scored on a Brad Komminsk double.

Braves lead 1-0

We got it right back in the bottom half when Robby Thompson scored on an Alan Cockrell groundout.
I came up with two out and Bob Brenly on 3rd. I reached on an error while Bob scored!
Stolen base #129 followed. I was left.

Giants lead 2-1

Our lead was just as short lived as Gary Sheffield hit a solo homer in the 3rd. Then Thompson scored on a Galarraga single. Ken Griffey Jr. scored on a Jeff Blauser single. I handles a Komminsk grounder for the 3rd out.

Braves lead 4-2

I came up with two out in the 4th and grounded out to Sheffield at short.

With one out and one on in the 7th, Jim pulled Eric in favour of Bobby Thigpen.

I came up in the bottom of the 7th with one out and Alan on 3rd. I grounded out to Sheffield, but Alan scored.

Braves lead 4-3

Scott Garrelts relieved for us in the 8th.

Galarraga scored on a Blauser double.

Braves lead 5-3

Jeff Robinson came in to pitch the 9th.
He struck out the side.

I led off the bottom of the 9th, now facing Duane Ward. I grounded out to Galarraga.
We were unable to score and lost, 5-3.

I went 0 for 5 with an RBI and a stolen base.

My batting average is down to .276

I still think we are the best team in the division, but we are trailing by 7 games and are listed as having only a 1.2% chance of making the playoffs.

There are too many players on the team that are okay with this.

Tomorrow the Astros come to town.