[rpriske]

August 2nd, 1991

We got a big win yesterday. Let's keep it going.

Today the Reds are pitching Jack Armstrong (9-5, 3.07).

The Giants have Bruce Ruffin (11-5, 3.38).

I have gone 5 for 25 against Armstrong.
I am hitting sixth.

I took care of a Carlos Baerga grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 1st.

I came up with two out in the 2nd and struck out.

Dave Staton led off the bottom of the inning with a home run.

Reds lead 1-0

I handled an Armstrong grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 3rd.
Then I got Baerga again for the 3rd out.

In the 4th Alvin Davis and Rick Cerone hit back to back doubles to tie the game.
Then I came up with one out and Rick on 2nd. I walked.

I was erased on a fielder's choice by Ryan Klesko.

Game tied 1-1

I caught a Kal Daniels pop for the 2nd out in the bottom half.

But then Staton scored on a Tom Brunansky single.

Reds lead 2-1

I got Daniels on a grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 5th. Unfortunately, Baerga scored on the play.

Then Mark McGwire scored on a Staton single.

Reds lead 4-1

I came up in the 6th with one out, Alvin on 2nd, and Rick on 1st. On the first pitch both runners moved up on a wild one.
I hit it into the right field corner for a two run double!
Ryan walked.
I stole 3rd.
We were left on.

Reds lead 4-3

Scott Service took the ball for us in the bottom of the 6th.

I took care of a Brunansky grounder for the 1st out behind him.
Mike Mordecai and pinch hitter Shawn Twillie scored on a Baerga double.

Reds lead 6-3

In the top of the 7th, Ruben Sierra scored on a single by Alvin.

Reds lead 6-4

I led off the 8th, now facing Larry Andersen. I walked.
I went to 2nd on a ground out by pinch hitter Bryce Bernadin.
I scored on a Craig Greenback single.

Reds lead 6-5

Tom Kramer relieved for us in the bottom of the 8th.

We were unable to get the last run back and lost.

I went 1 for 2 with a double, two walks, two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base.