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September 27th, 1991
In L.A. for our last road series.
Six of our last nine games are against the Dodgers.
Rivalries aren't quite the same when both teams have been eliminated.
Today the Dodgers are pitching Jose Guzman (13-13, 3.31).
The Giants have Frank Viola (14-9, 3.68).
I am hitting second.
I came up in the 1st with Robby Thompson on 1st. I popped out to Monty Fariss at 2nd.
The Dodgers opened the scoring in the bottom of the inning when Kent Hrbek crossed on a Chili Davis single.
Dodgers lead 1-0
We tied it up in the 2nd when Alvin Davis scored on a Ryan Klesko double,
Game tied 1-1
I then came up with one out in the 3rd and snuck one through the right side for a single.
Stolen base #88.
I went to 3rd on a Ruben Sierra groundout, but got no further.
I caught a towering Hrbek pop for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 3rd.
But then Fariss scored on a Benito Santiago single.
Dodgers lead 2-1
I led off the 6th by taking a four pitch walk.
Stolen base #89 AND #90!
I scored on a single by Ruben.
Game tied 2-2
Chili Davis led off the bottom of the 6th with a home run.
Dodgers lead 3-2
I took care of a Chili grounder for the final out in the 7th.
I came up in the 8th with pinch hitter Harold Baines on 1st and Jeff Jarrett on the mound.
I hit into a fielder's choice, replacing Harold on 1st.
I went to 2nd on an infield hit by Ruben.
I went to 3rd on a fly ball by Alvin.
Ruben and I were left on.
Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 8th.
We couldn't make up that last run and lost.
I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, a run scored, and three stolen bases.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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