September 12th, 1990
After yesterday's nice win we have the Braves again.
Atlanta is pitching Brian Holton (9-6, 3.08).
The Giants have Bruce Ruffin (9-9, 3.57).
I have not done well against Holton. 0 for 5.
I am hitting sixth.
We scored in the 1st when Robby Thompson crossed on a Dale Murphy single.
Giants lead 1-0
I led off in the 2nd by working a walk.
With one out, stolen base #122.
Then #123.
I scored on an Alan Cockrell groundout.
Giants lead 2-0
In the 3rd, Harold Baines smacked a three-run homer!
I came up with none out - now facing John Dodd. I grounded out to Jim Thome at short.
Giants lead 5-0
In the 4th the train kept going as Ryan Klesko hit a two-run dinger.
I came up with two out and two on but lined out.
Giants lead 7-0
The Braves finally got on the board in the 7th when Ken Griffey Jr, crossed on a Ron Gant double.
I handled a Gary Sheffield grounder for the 1st out.
Giants lead 7-1
I led off the bottom of the 7th, now facing Jack Hardy. I walked again.
Stolen base #124 and an extra base when Tony Pen threw it away.
With two out, Bruce walked.
I scored on a wild pitch by Norm Charlton.
Giants lead 8-1
With one out and one on in the 8th, Matt brought in Rod Nichols.
Pinch hitter Jeff Bagwell scored on a Griffey sac fly.
I took care of an Andres Galarraga grounder of the 3rd out.
Giants lead 8-2
In the bottom of the 8th, Harold hit ANOTHER three-run homer!
I was lifted for a pinch hitter after that, with the game well in-hand.
We won, 11-2.
I went 0 for 2 with a pair of walks, two runs scored, and three stolen bases.
Tomorrow is a travel day and we are headed to Houston.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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