June 16th, 1992
Today the Reds are pitching Daniel Vizzini (0-3, 4.95).
The Giants have Pat Combs (3-0, 4.13).
I am in the seven spot.
We got on the board int eh 1st for the second straight game. This time it was a Robby Thompson double, scoring Mark Lewis.
Giants lead 1-0
I handled a Carlos Baerga grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 1st.
Mariano Duncan followed that with a solo homer.
Game tied 1-1
I came up with one out in the 2nd and grounded out to Mark McGwire at 1st.
I took care of a Paul Molitor grounder for the last out in the 3rd.
We got the lead back in the 4th when Ryan Klesko scored on a Craig Grebeck single.
I then came up with one out and Craig on 1st. I replaced him on a fielder's choice.
I was then thrown out trying too teal 2nd.
Giants lead 2-1
I handled an Eric Davis grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th.
Then I did the same to pinch hitter, Glenn Braggs, for the 3rd out.
I got another Baerga grounder to lead off the bottom of the 6th.
This time I then took care of a Duncan grounder for out #2.
I came up in the 7th with one out and Rob Murphy pitching. I roped one to left for a single.
Alan Cockrell hit into a double play.
I handled a Rafael Serra grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 8th.
Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the 9th, trying to shut the door.
I took care of a Duncan grounder for the 1st out.
Jeff got the save and we got the win!
I went 1 for 3 with a single and a caught stealing.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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