[rpriske]

May 2nd, 1989

We finish with the Cubs today.

Chicago is pitching Randy Johnson (2-2, 2.25).

The Giants have Scott Sanderson (1-1, 7.47).

I wonder how long Jim will stick with Scott if he doesn't turn things around.

I have never faced Johnson before.

The Cubs got not he board right away when Bret Barberie crossed on a groundout by Otis Nixon.

Cubs lead 1-0

I led off for the home side. I dropped one into short right for a single.
I moved to 3rd on a Robby Thompson double.
We both scored on a Ruben Sierra double.
Ruben ended up scoring on a passed ball.

Giants lead 3-1

I got the 3rd out in the 2nd off a Johnson grounder.

I then did the same to Dave Martinez for the 1st out in the 3rd.

I led off the bottom of the 3rd by grounding out to Tom Foley at 2nd.

I returned the favour for the 2nd out in the 4th.

I got Martinez again for the 3rd out in the 5th.

I came up in the 5th with one out and Brian Giles on 1st. I hit it to Barberie at 3rd for a fielder's choice. Stolen base #22, but that was it.

I took care of a Barberie grounder for the 1st out in the 6th.

Scott ended up pitching a solid seven. Even the run he gave up was unearned.
Mark Davis took over in the 8th, with Chris Brown taking over for Brian at 3rd on a double switch.

I came up in the 8th with Chris on 1st. Foley made an amazing stop at 2nd to get me, but Chris went to 2nd.

Mark ended up getting a two inning save.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, a run scored, and a stolen base.

Scotty was named Player of the Game. Good for him.

Tomorrow the Pirates come to town.