May 30th, 1992
That's two in a row. Going for three.
Today the Pirates are pitching Bill Kruger (3-2, 3.94).
The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (1-4, 5.52).
I am hitting seventh.
We lost our scoreless streak right away when Dean Palmer crossed in the 1st, off a Steve Aarstrom single.
I caught a Sid Bream poo to end the inning.
Pirates lead 1-0
I came up in the 2nd with one out and Jerry Browne on 1st. I hit into a double play.
I handled a Palmer grounder for the final out in the 3rd.
I led off the 5th by taking a walk.
With one out and moved to 2nd on a sac bunt by Rick.
I was left on.
We turned a Lewis - Priske - Lewis double play in the bottom of the inning.
We had a 6th inning that was less common the last few days. Ruben Sierra scored on a Ryan Klesko double. Robby Thompson scored on a Craig Grebeck single. Ryan scored on a sac fly by Jerry.
I replaced Craig with a fielder's choice but was then caught stealing.
Giants lead 3-1
I caught a Lee Stevens pop for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 6th.
We turned a Priske - Thompson - Morris double play in the 7th, but Sid Bream scored on the play.
Giants lead 3-2
In the 8th, Robby tripled then scored on a sac fly by Ryan.
With two out, Craig on 3rd, and Jerry on 2nd, I came up. I singled, scoring Craig. Then Jerry scored and I went to 2nd on a throwing error by Kevin Bass.
I went to 3rd on an error by Palmer.
I was left there.
Giants lead 6-2
I made a great play on a Bip Roberts grounder to get the 1st out in the bottom of the 8th.
Rick ended up with the complete game win!
I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, two RBI and a caught stealing.
Three wins in a row!
__________________
Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
````````````````````````````````````````
|