[rpriske]

May 29th, 1991

We are 2-1 again the Reds on this homestand. Let's make it 3-1.

The Reds are pitching Mike Bielecki (4-1, 3.23).

The Giants have Frank Viola (4-4, 3.58).

I have gone 8 for 29, or .276, against Bielecki.

I am hitting 3rd!

The Reds struck early as Kal Daniels scored on a Tom Brunansky sac fly in the 1st.

Reds lead 1-0

I came up with two out in the 1st and grounded one hard up the middle for a single.
Stolen base #25.
I scored on an Alvin Davis single.

Game tied 1-1

I next came up in the 3rd with one out, Ryan Klesko on 2nd, and Harold Baines on 1st. I walked, loading them up.

We left them that way.

I handled a Victor Perez grounder for the 3rd out in the 4th.

I came up in the 5th with Ryan and Harold on the corners and none out. I walked to load the bases for the 2nd straight time.
But this time, Alvin walked, scoring Ryan.
Harold was thrown out at home on a Bryce Bernadin fielder's choice.
Then I was thrown out on a Tim Naehring fielder's choice.

Giants lead 2-1
So many missed opportunities.

In the 6th we turned a Naehring / Priske / Davis double play to get Mark McGwire and Eric Davis.

I took care of another Perez grounder for the 1st out in the 7th.

Matt brought in Pat Combs with two out and one on.

I caught a Carlos Baerga liner to end the frame.

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 7th, now facing Julian Heredia.
I dropped one into right for a single.
I was thrown out trying to steal 2nd.

Joe Boever came it for the 9th, trying to nail down the game.
Three batters later, he had done just that.

I went 2 for 2 with a pair of single, a pair of walks, a run scored, a stolen base, and a caught stealing.

Next, the Braves come to town.