[rpriske]

August 7th, 1992

Even after winning five in a row, we are still the lowest team in the entire NL.

Let's see if we can make some moves in Cincinnati.

Today the Reds are pitching Cal Eldred (9-12, 4.60).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (8-10, 3.01).

I am back to hitting seventh.

I came up in the 2nd with one out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I grounded out to Carlos Baerga at 2nd.

I caught a Baerga pop for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 3rd.

In the 4th, Paul Molitor scored on a. Rafael Serra triple.

Reds lead 1-0

I came up with one out in the 5th and ripped a single to right. That was our first hit of the game.
I got stolen base #60 as Timothy McKercher struck out.
I was left there.

I handled an Eldred grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 5th.
I then took care of a Baerga grounder to end the inning.

In the 6th, Charlie walked Eric Davis with the bases loaded, forcing in a run.

Reds lead 2-0

I came up in the 7th with one out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. I flew out to Dave Staton in centre.

I caught another Baerga pop for the 2nd out in the bottom half.

With two out and a man on, Matt brought in Mike Perez.
He gave up a two run homer to Molitor.

Reds lead 4-0

Bryan Hickerson came in for the 8th.

I came up in the 9th with two out, Scott Terry pitching, Ryan Klesko on 2nd, and Jerry on 1st.

Fastball at the knees. 0-1
Slider high. 1-1
I fouled off a fastball. 1-2
I fouled off a changeup. 1-2
Slider high. 2-2
Changeup, low and in. Full count.
Slider hit crisply through the left side. Single. Ryan scored. Jerry to 3rd.

Timothy reached on a throwing error by Molitor. Jerry scored. I went to 2nd.
Jesse Barfield got a pinch hit single, loading the bases.
Mark Lewis grounded out.

We made a game of it but lost, 4-2.

I went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles, an RBI, and a stolen base.