[rpriske]

June 29th, 1990

Now we are home to face Pittsburgh, with us under a temporary Manager.

The Pirates are pitching Mark Gubicza (6-5, 2.72).

The Giants have Frank Viola (6-6, 3.77).

I haven't face Gubicza much, going 2 for 7.

I got in the action right away, taking care of a Willie McGee grounder for the 1st out of the game.

I led off for our side and took a walk.
Stolen base #65.
I went to 3rd on a single by Ryan Klesko.
I scored on a Ruben Sierra single.
Ryan scored on an Alvin Davis double play.

Giants lead 2-0

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Alan Cockrell on 2nd. I grounded out to Charlie Montoyo at short.

I got the 1st out in the 4th off a Dave Winfield grounder.
Things started getting away from Frank that inning and Brian Harper and Scott Bryant scored on a Montoyo double.

Game tied 2-2

I came up in the 5th with Alan on 2nd and Frank on 1st. I hit one to left for an RBI double!
Frank and I scored on a single by Ryan!

Giants lead 5-2

I came up next in the 7th with one out and Bill Gullickson pitching. I drove one through the left side for a single.
With two out I grabbed stolen base #66.
I got no further.

Bobby Thigpen came in for the 9th, trying to shut the door.
Three batters later, he had done just that.

I guess Chris has a perfect record as a Manger. (He HAS managed before, but it was in AA Oklahoma City.)

I went 2 for 3 with a double, a single, a walk, two runs scored, and RBI, and two stolen bases.

The team announced a trade over night. It was all minor leaguers but included a name we are all familiar with.

Mike Aldrete and Terry Taylor went to the Astros for Rusty Crockett and Pat Combs.

I guess they think grabbing young shortstops named Rusty is the way to go.