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May 26th, 1989
Today the Phillies are pitching Mike Morgan (2-3, 1.22).
The Giants have Scott Sanderson (3-2, 3.53).
I have gone 4 for 12 against Morgan.
We finished the top of the 1st with a Thompson - Priske - Hernandez double play to get Randy Romagna and Tom Herr.
I led off for our side and flew out to Ty Gainey in centre.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the 2nd when Walt Weiss crossed on a double by Darrin Fletcher.
Phillies lead 1-0
I handled a Herr grounder for the 3rd out in the 3rd.
I came up in the 3rd with two out and Alan Cockrell on 2nd. I grounded out to Herr at 2nd.
I caught a Von Hayes pop for the 2nd out in the 6th.
I led led off the bottom half by working a walk. Was then thrown out trying to steal 2nd.
Bobby Thigpen took over with one out in the 8th.
I came up in the home half with one out and pinch hitter Mike Aldrete on 1st. I hit into a fielder's choice, but was left on 1st.
Jeff Robinson took over in the 9th.
He gave up a homer to Hayes, the first batter he faced.
Phillies lead 2-0
We were unable to score and the shutout stood.
I went 0 for 3 with a walk and a caught stealing.
I am hitting .244.
I am not okay with this.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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