June 23rd, 1992
We are in the worst place to play in the National League, Atlanta.
Today they are pitching Tom Glavine (7-5, 3.75).
The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (5-6, 3.05).
I am hitting seventh.
I came up in the 2nd with two out and Ryan Klesko on 2nd. I walked.
We were stranded.
Charlie walked Joey Cora with the bases loaded in the bottom of the inning.
Then Gene Larkin scored on a wild pitch.
I caught a Jeff Blauser pop for the 3rd out.
Braves lead 2-0
I next came up with one out in the 5th and grounded out to Jeff Bagwell at 1st.
In the bottom of the 5th, Ron Gant scored on a Larkin sac fly.
Braves lead 3-0
I handled a Cora grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 6th.
In the 7th, Robby Thompson and Ryan scored on a Jerry Browne triple!
Then Jerry scored on a Craig Grebeck sac fly, tying the game.
I was up next, with one out. I lined out to Jim Thome at 3rd.
Game tied 3-3
With two out and man on in the bottom of the inning, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson
Bagwell met him with an RBI double.
Braves lead 4-3
I came up in the 9th with one out and Duane Ward pitching. I lined out to Jeff Blauser at short.
We could not score.
I went 0 for 3 with a walk.
That is six losses in a row.
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Rusty Priske
Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan
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