[rpriske]

April 26th, 1992

Rubber match against the Dodgers.

L.A. is pitching Mark Langston (3-1, 2.76).

The Giants have John Burkett (1-3, 3.95).

I am hitting seventh.

In the 1st, Phil Plantier hit a one out, solo bomb.

Dodgers lead 1-0

I handled a Howard Johnson grounder for the 1st out in the 2nd.
I then did the same to Shawn Manuel for the 2nd out.

I came up in the bottom of the 2nd with two out and Bryce Bernadine on 1st.
I lined a single to left and Bryce advanced to 3rd.
We were stranded.

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 5th and popped out to Manuel at 2nd.

In the 6th, the Dodgers loaded the bases with none out but we were able to stop them from scoring.

I took care of a Pat Listach grounder for the 1st out in the 7th.

I caught a sky-high pop by Paul Sorrento for the 1st out in the 8th.

With two out and one on in the 8th, Matt brought in Mark Ross.
He got the 3rd out.

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 8th and took a walk.
I didn't get past 1st.

Ted Power came in to pitch the 9th.

John Burkett pitched a very good game, but Mark Langston pitched 8 innings of a two hit shutout, and Dennis Eckersly mopped up the rest.

I went 1 for 2 with a single and a walk.

I am hitting .403

But we are 8-10

We found out after the game that we signed a veteran pitcher to a minor league deal. Ed Whitson. He was released by the Orioles 9 days ago. We are hoping he still has something in the tank.

My family is in town for the next couple of days, as the Expos are visiting!