September 15th, 1990
We got a big win yesterday. Let's keep it rolling.
Today the Astros are pitching Manny Hernandez (2-0, 1.29).
The Giants have Bob Walk (8-10, 4.27).
I have gone 9 for 40, or .225 against Hernandez.
I am hitting clean-up.
I came up in the 1st with one out, Robby Thompson on 3rd, and Alvin Davis on 1st. I did the worst possible thing and hit into a double play.
We struck in the 2nd when Tim Naehring hit a two run homer. Then Alan Cockrell scored on a single by Robby.
Giants lead 3-0
They did something they couldn't do yesterday and also scored when Jim Edmonds and Feliz Jose crossed on a double by Hernandez.
Giants lead 3-2
I came up in the 3rd with Ryan Klesko on 1st. While I was at the plate, he was thrown out trying to steal.
I walked.
Stolen base #125.
I scored on a Harold Baines single.
Giants lead 4-2
I took care of a Craig Worthington grounder for the final out in the inning.
I came up in the 4th with two out, Alvin on 2nd, and Ryan on 1st. I walked, loading the bases.
Harold cleared us up with a double.
Giants lead 7-2
I took care of a Jose grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 4th.
I then did the same to pitcher Dave Haas for the 2nd out.
We got a couple more in the 5th when Alan scored on groundout by Robby and then Bob scored on a groundout by Alvin.
Giants lead 9-2
In the bottom of the 5th I took care of a Glenn Davis grounder for the 2nd out.
I led off the 6th against Haas. I walked again.
Stolen base #126.
I was left there.
Scott Garrelts took the mound for us in the 7th.
I handled a Craig Biggio grounder for the last out in the inning.
I came up with two out in the 8th. Jeff Heathcock was pitching. I hit one to left centre for a triple!
I was awarded home when Heathcock was called for a balk.
Giants lead 10-2
Phil Ouellette was in for Alvin at 1st.
In the bottom of the 8th, Edmonds hit a two run homer.
Then Clay Bellinger did the exact same thing.
Matt brought in Mark Williamson along with Joel Chimelis at 1st and Rob Deer in right on a triple switch.
Giants lead 10-6
In the 9th, Tim answered with a homerun.
Giants lead 11-6
I took care of a Biggio grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 9th.
After a mini-scare in the 8th, we grabbed the win.
I went 1 for 2 with a triple, three walks, three runs scored, and two stolen bases.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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