[rpriske]

April 15th, 1991

Home Opener time! We have had a roughs tart to the season, but what better time to turn things around?

The Dodgers are the perfect opponent to get our fans into the spirit of the season. They are pitching Mike Witt (0-1, 7.20).

The Giants have Bruce Ruffin (0-0, 3.18).

I have gone 15 for 43, or .349 against Witt. Time for a big game.
I am hitting 6th.

We were first on the board in the bottom of the 1st, when Harold Baines scored on a Tim Hulett single.
I grounded out with two men on to end the inning.

Giants lead 1-0

I took care of a Bill Spiers grounded for the 1st out in the 3rd.
I then did the same to Witt for the 3rd.

In the bottom of the 4rd, Ruben Sierra scored on an Alvin Davis double.

Giants lead 2-0

The Dodgers got on the board in the 4th when Phil Plantier crossed on a Benito Santiago single.
Kent Hrbek followed with a three-run homer.

Dodgers lead 4-2

I led off the bottom of the 4th by dumping one into left for a single.
I moved to 2nd on a fly ball by Luis Medina for the 2nd out of the inning.
I scored on a single by Alan Cockrell.

Dodgers lead 4-3

In the 5th we tied it up when Harold scored on a sac fly by Tim.

I came up with two out and Alvin on 3rd. I grounded out to Tim Wallach at 3rd.

Game tied 4-4

In the 6th we turned a Thompson - Priske - Davis double play to get Plantier and Chili Davis.

With one out in the 7th, Wallach hit a solo shot to take the lead back.

Matt brought in Jeff Mutis after that. He struck out the two next guys.

Dodgers lead 5-4

I came up with two out in the 8th and Lee Smith on the mound. I hit a one hop bullet through the left side for a single.
I was left there.

Joe Boever came in for the 9th. Ryan Klesko also replaced Luis Medina in a double switch.
I made a highlight reel play on a Marty Fariss grounder for the 3rd out behind Joe.

We weren't able to score in the bottom of the 9th, though, and we lost our 6th straight game.

I went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles and a run scored.

You know those 'Weekly Power Rankings' that get posted? The Dodgers are #1. The Giants are #26. Out of 26.

The good news is that my knee is finally feeling better.