June 5th, 1992
We lost the first game at home, but we have three more against Houston. Them to even things up.
The Astros are pitching Pete Schourek (3-2, 2.98).
The Giants have John Burkett (4-6, 2.81).
I am hitting seventh.
Things started badly as Roberto Alomar hit a three-run homer in the top of the 1st.
Then Craig Biggio scored on a Daniel Williams sac fly.
Astros lead 4-0
I came up in the 2nd with two out and Craig Grebeck on 2nd. I flew out to Dave Gallagher in centre.
I started a Priske - Thompson - Lewis double play to end the top of the 5th.
I then led off the bottom half by rolling one through the middle for a single.
Stolen base #27.
Stolen base #28.
I was left on 3rd.
I came up with one out in the 7th and lined one into right for a single - my fiftieth hit of the year.
With two out, stolen base #29.
I scored on a pinch hit double by Shawon Dunston.
Astros lead 4-1
Ted Power took the ball for us in the 8th.
I got the 1st out for him off a Jay Bell grounder.
With one out in the 9th, Matt switched to Jeff Russell.
I handled a Biggio grounder for the 3rd out, leaving the bases loaded.
I came up in the bottom of the 9th, with one out and Jeff Montgomery on the mound.
I flew out to Harold Baines in left.
Another loss for us.
I went 2 for 4 with two singles, a run scored, and three stolen bases.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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