June 24th, 1990
We finish up in Houston today.
The Astros are pitching Mike Scott (5-5, 2.46).
The Giants have Roy Smith (2-0, 2.95).
I have not done great against Scott, going 10 for 50, though I do have a home run.
I opened things up by striking out.
The Astros scored in the 1st when Felix Jose crossed on a Craig Biggio single.
Then Rusty Greer scored on a Jim Edmonds double.
Astros lead 2-0
We got one back in the 2nd when Robby Thompson scored on a Tim Naehring double.
Astros lead 2-1
I led off the 3rd by lining out to Greer in left.
Then Green and Glenn Davis scored on an Edmonds triple in the bottom of the 3rd.
He then scored on a wild pitch by Roy.
Astros lead 5-1
Rod Nichols took over for us in the 4th.
I made a great play on a Craig Worthington grounder for the 3rd out.
I came up with two out in the 5th. I hit one into centre for a single.
Stolen base #62.
I was left at 2nd.
I came up next in the 7th with one out and pinch hitter Harold Baines on 1st.
I hit one to short for a fielder's choice.
Stolen base #63.
Ryan Klesko walked.
We were both left.
Mark Davis took the mound for us in the bottom of the 7th.
I handled a Jose grounder for the 1st out.
Tim led off the 9th with a home run.
I came up with one out. Mark Knudson was pitching. I flew out to Jose in right.
We lost, 5-2.
I went 1 for 5 with a single and two stolen bases.
Now we head to Cincinnati.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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