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rpriske · 12-30-2021, 10:54 AM

September 21st, 1989

One game separates the top three teams in the division.

If we beat the Dodgers today, we are tied with them. If the Reds also lose, there will be a three way tie for 1st.

First things first, though. We need to beat the Dodgers.

They are pitching Mike Witt (15-13, 3.36).

The Giants have Scott Garrelts (13-13, 2.73).

I have done well against Witt, going 8 for 25, or .320.

We got behind early as the second batter of the game - our former teammate, Chili Davis - belted a two run homer.
I caught a floater from Brian Deak for the 3rd out.

Dodgers lead 2-0

I led off for the home side by dropping one into short right centre for a single.
With one out I grabbed stolen base #113.
I scored on a Ryan Klesko single.

Dodgers lead 2-1

I took care of a Dave Anderson grounder for the 3rd out in the 2nd.

I led off again in the 3rd and this time I drew a walk.
Stolen base #114... and then #115!
I scored on a Robby Thompson single to tie the game!

Game tied 2-2

I came up in the 4th with two out, Luis Medina on 3rd, and Phil Oullette on 2nd. I grounded out to Kent Hrbek at 1st.

I caught a Phil Plantier pop for the 1st out in the 6th.

I handled a Bill Spiers grounder for the 1st out in the 7th.

I led off the bottom of the 7th by reaching on an infield hit.
Stolen base #116.
I scored on a single by Robby again!

Giants lead 3-2!

I took care of a Steve Sax grounder for the 1st out in the 8th.

With two out and a man on in the 8th, Jim went to Bobby Thigpen.
He got the 3rd out.

I came up in the 8th with two out, Phil on 3rd, and Ken Dayley pitching.
I grounded out to Anderson at short.

Mark Williamson took over for us in the 9th.
I handled a Tim Wallach grounder for the 1st out behind him.
Two batters later, we had the win! We swept the Dodgers in a three game set!

I went 2 for 4, with two singles, a walk, all three of our runs scored, and four stolen bases!

And the Padres beat the Reds, 5-0!

THERE IS A THREE WAY TIE FOR FIRST IN THE NL WEST!

We have nine games left! Based on the strength of the remaining competition, the experts are giving us the advantage - 43.8% chance of winning compared to 31.4% for the Reds and 24.9% for the Dodgers.

Tomorrow we face the Astros.

The Reds face the Braves.

The Dodgers face the Padres.

Let's go.

12-30-2021, 10:54 AM	#981
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,194	September 21st, 1989 One game separates the top three teams in the division. If we beat the Dodgers today, we are tied with them. If the Reds also lose, there will be a three way tie for 1st. First things first, though. We need to beat the Dodgers. They are pitching Mike Witt (15-13, 3.36). The Giants have Scott Garrelts (13-13, 2.73). I have done well against Witt, going 8 for 25, or .320. We got behind early as the second batter of the game - our former teammate, Chili Davis - belted a two run homer. I caught a floater from Brian Deak for the 3rd out. Dodgers lead 2-0 I led off for the home side by dropping one into short right centre for a single. With one out I grabbed stolen base #113. I scored on a Ryan Klesko single. Dodgers lead 2-1 I took care of a Dave Anderson grounder for the 3rd out in the 2nd. I led off again in the 3rd and this time I drew a walk. Stolen base #114... and then #115! I scored on a Robby Thompson single to tie the game! Game tied 2-2 I came up in the 4th with two out, Luis Medina on 3rd, and Phil Oullette on 2nd. I grounded out to Kent Hrbek at 1st. I caught a Phil Plantier pop for the 1st out in the 6th. I handled a Bill Spiers grounder for the 1st out in the 7th. I led off the bottom of the 7th by reaching on an infield hit. Stolen base #116. I scored on a single by Robby again! Giants lead 3-2! I took care of a Steve Sax grounder for the 1st out in the 8th. With two out and a man on in the 8th, Jim went to Bobby Thigpen. He got the 3rd out. I came up in the 8th with two out, Phil on 3rd, and Ken Dayley pitching. I grounded out to Anderson at short. Mark Williamson took over for us in the 9th. I handled a Tim Wallach grounder for the 1st out behind him. Two batters later, we had the win! We swept the Dodgers in a three game set! I went 2 for 4, with two singles, a walk, all three of our runs scored, and four stolen bases! And the Padres beat the Reds, 5-0! THERE IS A THREE WAY TIE FOR FIRST IN THE NL WEST! We have nine games left! Based on the strength of the remaining competition, the experts are giving us the advantage - 43.8% chance of winning compared to 31.4% for the Reds and 24.9% for the Dodgers. Tomorrow we face the Astros. The Reds face the Braves. The Dodgers face the Padres. Let's go. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````