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rpriske · 05-04-2025, 02:37 PM

July 24th, 1992

We had an off-day to sit and stew about our five game losing streak.

Two years ago we won the World Series.

Now we are the worst team in the National League.

We are in Philadelphia and the Phillies are pitching Bruce Lizarraga (8-8, 2.00)

The Giants have Pat Combs (5-2, 3.17).

I am hitting seventh.

In the bottom of the 1st, Bo Jackson hit a two run homer.

Phillies lead 2-0

I came up in the 2nd with one out, Jerry Browne on 2nd, and Craig Grebeck on 1st. Jerry went to 3rd and I replaced Craig on 1st with a fielder's choice.
We were left like that.

In the 3rd, Jeff Carter hit a two run homer, doubling the Phillie lead.
Then Jackson scored on a Mike Greenwell single.
I dealt with a Darrin Fletcher grounder for the 2nd out.

Phillies lead 5-0

With none out and a man on in the 4th, Matt went to Scott Service.
With two out, Lizarraga scored on a Jeff Carter double.

Phillies lead 6-0

I led off the 5th by fouling out to Randy Milligan at 1st.

We finally got on the board in the 6th when Ruben Sierra scored on a wild pitch.

Phillies lead 6-1

With one out and one on in the bottom of the 6th, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.

I came up with one out in the 7th and struck out.

Greenwell hit a solo shot in the bottom half.

Phillies lead 7-1

In the 8th, Robby Thompson scored on a Bryce Bernadin triple.

Phillies lead 7-2

Mike Perez took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th.

I came up in the 9th with one out, Craig on 1st, and Alejandro Pena on the mound.I singled to shallow left, moving Craig to 2nd.
Timothy McKercher singled to load the bases.
Mark Lewis got a pinch hit single, scoring Craig.
Then Robby hit into a double play.

Phillies won, 7-3

I went 1 for 4 with a single.

We didn't know it at the time, but that was the last appearance for us of Robby Thompson.

He was traded across the Bay to Oakland for a couple of minor leaguers, Matt Mieske and Thomas Kinney.

Brutal.

Robby wasn't having a great season, but losing my double play partner is rough.

Matt is joining the team.

Tim Naehring is the new starting 2Bman.

And I am being dropped in the batting order to 8th.

What the absolute hell. I am hitting .287. I have an OPS+ of 109.

This is ridiculous.

05-04-2025, 02:37 PM	#1503
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 26,762	July 24th, 1992 We had an off-day to sit and stew about our five game losing streak. Two years ago we won the World Series. Now we are the worst team in the National League. We are in Philadelphia and the Phillies are pitching Bruce Lizarraga (8-8, 2.00) The Giants have Pat Combs (5-2, 3.17). I am hitting seventh. In the bottom of the 1st, Bo Jackson hit a two run homer. Phillies lead 2-0 I came up in the 2nd with one out, Jerry Browne on 2nd, and Craig Grebeck on 1st. Jerry went to 3rd and I replaced Craig on 1st with a fielder's choice. We were left like that. In the 3rd, Jeff Carter hit a two run homer, doubling the Phillie lead. Then Jackson scored on a Mike Greenwell single. I dealt with a Darrin Fletcher grounder for the 2nd out. Phillies lead 5-0 With none out and a man on in the 4th, Matt went to Scott Service. With two out, Lizarraga scored on a Jeff Carter double. Phillies lead 6-0 I led off the 5th by fouling out to Randy Milligan at 1st. We finally got on the board in the 6th when Ruben Sierra scored on a wild pitch. Phillies lead 6-1 With one out and one on in the bottom of the 6th, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson. I came up with one out in the 7th and struck out. Greenwell hit a solo shot in the bottom half. Phillies lead 7-1 In the 8th, Robby Thompson scored on a Bryce Bernadin triple. Phillies lead 7-2 Mike Perez took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th. I came up in the 9th with one out, Craig on 1st, and Alejandro Pena on the mound.I singled to shallow left, moving Craig to 2nd. Timothy McKercher singled to load the bases. Mark Lewis got a pinch hit single, scoring Craig. Then Robby hit into a double play. Phillies won, 7-3 I went 1 for 4 with a single. We didn't know it at the time, but that was the last appearance for us of Robby Thompson. He was traded across the Bay to Oakland for a couple of minor leaguers, Matt Mieske and Thomas Kinney. Brutal. Robby wasn't having a great season, but losing my double play partner is rough. Matt is joining the team. Tim Naehring is the new starting 2Bman. And I am being dropped in the batting order to 8th. What the absolute hell. I am hitting .287. I have an OPS+ of 109. This is ridiculous. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 05-07-2025 at 11:30 AM.