[rpriske]

September 10th, 1988

We have a big pitching match-up today. The Astros are pitching Mike Scott (17-5, 2.50).
The Giants have Frank Viola (16-9, 2.10).

I have gone 9 for 43, or .209 against Scott.

I led off the home side by grounding out to Bill Doran at 2nd.

We took the lead in the 2nd when Jim Presley scored on a Bob Brenly double.

Giants lead 1-0

I made the 1st out in the 3rd, taking care of a Scott grounder. I then did the same to Doran for out #2.

I led off the bottom frame by grounding out to Glenn Davis at 1st.

In the 5th Bob scored on a sweet squeeze play by Frank!
I came up with Frank on 1st and one out. I flew out to Dave Gallagher in centre.

Giants lead 2-0

In the 7th I came up with two out and Bob on 3rd. I lined out to Gallagher.

I got the 3rd out in the 8th off a bases loaded grounder by pinch hitter Craig Biggio.

In the bottom half Chili Davis smacked a solo shot.

Giants lead 3-0

Not only did we win, but Frank tied the team record by striking out twelve!

I went 0 for 4. I need to turn this around.