[rpriske]

April 12th, 1991

We are in Houston for our second series of the year.

The Astros are pitching a rookie, making his debut - Mike Schwabe.

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe.

I am hitting 7th and nursing a sore knee.

I took care of a Brian Downing fielder's choice ball for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 1st.

Jacob Brumfield scored on a Craig Biggio single.

Astros lead 1-0

We got it right back when Alvin Davis led off the 2nd with a home run.

I came up with two out and hit one into the right field corner for a double.
I was stranded.

Game tied 1-1

In the 2nd Terry Taylor scored on a Felix Jose single.
Brumfield scored on a John Olerud sac fly.

Astros lead 3-1

I came up with one out in the 5th and doubled again, this time to left.
I was left there again.

We cut the lead in the 6th when Robby Thompson crossed on a Mark Lewis sac fly.

Astros lead 3-2

In the bottom half, however, Schwabe hit a home run. That's right. The rookie pitcher.

Then Brumfield scored on a Downing single.

Matt brought in Bret Lachemann. He got the 3rd out. Luis Medina also replaced Ryan Klesko on a double switch.

Astros lead 5-2

I led off the 7th by grounding out to Clay Bellinger at short.
After that, though, Casey Candaele scored on a Taylor double.
Taylor scored on a Jose single.
Downing hit a Grand Slam.

Matt brought in Scott Service. He immediately gave up a home run to Biggio.

Astros lead 12-2

Tim Hulett replaced Robby in the 8th.

I caught a pop up by pinch hitter Brad Komminsk for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 8th.

Ugly game. We are now 1-3.

I went 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles. My average is up to .231 after a dismal start.