[rpriske]

May 21st, 1989

We finish up in New York today.

The Mets are pitching Ron Darling (2-4, 3.04).

The Giants have Scott Sanderson (3-1, 3.41).

I have gone only 6 for 37, or .162, against Darling. Plus my knee is still causing me issues.

I led off the game by reaching on an error by Johnny Ray at 2nd. I wasn't there long as Keith Hernandez hit into a double play.

I made my first play of the game on a Ross Jones grounder for the final out in the 2nd.

I came up in the 3rd with one out, Ryan Klesko on 3rd, and Alan Cockrell on 2nd. I doubled into the left field corner, knocking in both men!
On took 3rd on a groundout by Keith and was left there.

Giants lead 2-0

I took care of a Darling grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 3rd.

I came up in the 5th with two out and Ryan on 3rd again. I couldn't get it done this time, flying out to Lenny Dykstra in centre.

The Mets got on the board in the 5th when Darling scored on a Dykstra sac fly.

Giants lead 2-1

I made the 1st out in the bottom of the 6th off a Kevin Mitchell grounder.
I then did the same to Darryl Strawberry for the 2nd.
Scott then walked the next three batters before giving up a single to pinch hitter Mel Hall (ugh), scoring Ray and Rick Cerone.

Mets lead 3-2

I came up with one out in the 8th, now facing Kevin Appier. I grounded out to Ray.

Bobby Thigpen took over for us in the bottom of the 8th.
He got through his inning but we weren't able to score in the 9th and had lost again. That is four in a row.

I went 1 for 4 with a double and two RBI.

We have a travel day to head home, where the Expos are coming to meet us. You know what that means... family trip time!

I just wish we were playing better for them.