Rusty Priske - Future Hall of Famer

[rpriske]

May 23rd, 1992

Two games may not qualify as a streak, but we are taking it one day at a time.

Today the Mets are pitching Kevin Appier (4-4, 3.37).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (1-3, 5.76).

I am hitting seventh, as per usual.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play to end the top of the 1st.

I handled a Dave Clark grounder for the final out in the top of the 2nd.

I led off in the 3rd by reaching on an infield hit.
With one out, I went to 2nd on a sac bunt by Rick.
I was left there.

Lenny Dykstra led off the 4th with a home run.
I then took care of a Joe Oliver grounder for the 1st out.
With two out, Clark hit a solo homer.

Mets lead 2-0

We got one back in the bottom half when Bryce Bernadin scored on a Jerry Browne fielder's choice.

Mets lead 2-1

I led off the bottom of the 5th by grounding out to Bill Doran at 2nd.

In the 6th, Dykstra scored on an Oliver single.
I handled another Clark grounder for the 2nd out.

Mets lead 3-1

Bryan Hickerson relieved for us in the 7th.
I took care of a Wally Joyner grounder for the 2nd out behind him.

I came up in the bottom of the 7th with one out and Craig Grebeck on 1st.
I hit into a double play.

I handled a Dykstra grounder for the 1st out in the 8th.
Then I did the same to Oliver for the 2nd out.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 9th.
I caught a Dykstra liner for the 2nd out.

But then we couldn't score in the bottom half and we took the L.

We are back in last.

I went 1 for 3 with a single.

[rpriske]

May 24th, 1992

Today the Mets are pitching Andy Benes (making his season debut)

The Giants have Scott Service (0-2, 3.27).

I am hitting seventh.

Bryce Bernadin homered in the bottom of the 1st.

Giants lead 1-0

I came up with two out in the 2nd and grounded out to Mike Gallego at short.

I took care of a Greg Vaughn grounder for the 1st out in the 4th.
Then we turned a Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play for the other two outs.

I came up next with two out in the bottom of the 5th and I took a walk.
I was left at 1st.

The Mets didn't get a hit until the 6th, but then they managed to load the bases with only one out and Matt turned to Ted Power.
Gallego scored on a Wally Joyner single, tying the game.
Then Chris Sabo was hit by a pitch, pushing Dave Clark across.
Lenny Dykstra walked, and Vaughn scored.
I caught a Joe Oliver pop (infield fly regardless), for the 2nd out.

Mets lead 3-1

Heathcliff Slocumb took the ball for us in the 8th.
Joyner scored on an Oliver single.
I caught a Bill Doran liner and doubled Oliver off at 1st with the bases loaded. Big play.

Mets lead 4-1

I came up in the bottom of the 8th with Craig Grebeck on 1st. I struck out.

Bryan Hickerson got the nod for us in the 9th.

Kevin Maas scored on a Joyner single.
Pinch hitter Gary Redus crossed on a Sabo single.

Matt then brought in Pat Combs with two on and two out. He got the 3rd out.

Mets lead 6-1

In the bottom of the 9th Ruben Sierra scored on a Jerry Browne single and then Bryce scored on a double play by Craig.
I then grounded out.

We lost, 6-3.

I went 0 for 3 with a walk. Some good defensive plays, but...

Now we head to Chicago.

[rpriske]

All-Star Voting has begun.

Hoping for my 6th appearance.

Jay Bell has a legit shot at beating me this year.

[rpriske]

May 26th, 1992

We are at Wrigley and desperate to turn our season around.

Today the Cubs are pitching Chris Bosio (2-1, 1.86).

The Giants have John Burkett (3-6, 3.07).

I am hitting second today.

I came up in the 1st with Robby Thompson on 1st. I hit into a double play.

Jesse Barfield led off the 3rd with a home run!
I came up the tinning with two out and John on 1st. I grounded out to Randy Velarde at short.

Giants lead 1-0

I took care of a Paul O'Neill grounder for the final out of the inning.

I then came up in the 6th with one out and Robby on 2nd. I grounded out to Velarde again.

In the bottom of the 6th, Chris Hoiles scored on a Velarde single.

Game tied 1-1

I took care of a Bret Barberie grounder for the last out in the 7th.

Mark Ross came in to pitch for us in the 8th.

I led off the top of the 9th, now facing Mitch Williams. I lined out to Tim Barker at 3rd.

Jeff Russell got the nod for the bottom half.

I took care of a tough Barker grounder for the 2nd out behind him.

I then handled another Barberie grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 10th.

We los due to an error. With two out Craig Grebeck threw a grounder away to allow Hoiles to stand on 1st. O'Neill then got an RBI double, giving the Cubs a walk off, 2-1 win.

We are cursed.

I didn't help, going 0 for 4.

[rpriske]

May 27th, 1992

After giving the game away yesterday, we have lost three in a row and are looking to turn things around in Wrigley.

Today the Cubs are pitching Greg Maddux (8-2, 3.18).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (3-5, 2.82).

I am back to hitting seventh.

The Cubs struck early as Mark Grace crossed on a Paul O'Neill single in the bottom of the 1st.
Then Chris Hoiles scored on a Brian Jordan single.

Cubs lead 2-0

I came up with two out in the top of the 1st and flew out to Willie Murray in centre.

In the bottom half, Murray and Tim Barker scored on a Bret Barberie single.
With two out, Charlie walked O'Neill with the bases loaded, scoring Grace.
Travis Fryman then scored on a wild pitch.

Cubs lead 6-0

Pat Combs took over for us in the 3rd.
I made a great play on a Barker grounder for the 2nd out for him.

Grace led off the bottom of the 4th with a home run.
With two out, O'Neill doubled Hoiles home.
I took care of a Jordan grounder to end it.

Cubs lead 8-0

I came up with one out in the 5th. I walked.
Stolen base #25. (Iffy decision.)
I was left at 2nd.

Berberie hit a grounder to me... and I bungled it! Error!

Heathcliff Slocumb took over on the mound after that.

Two batters later, Hoiles hit a three-run home run (including MY run).

Cubs lead 11-0

I came up in the 7th with one out and pinch hitter Shawon Dunston on 1st. I walked again.
Maddux struck out the next two, stranding us.

Ted Power took the ball in the bottom of the inning.

He loaded them up, but got out of it.

With one out and one on in the 8th, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.

The game ended with me standing on deck.

We lost a tight one yesterday.
Today was a massacre.

I went 0 for 1 with two walks and an error.

[rpriske]

May 28th, 1992

We are on a four game losing streak and are the worst team in the HL.

That just isn't okay.

We finished at Wrigley today, with the Cubs pitching Randy Johnson (4-3, 3.03).

The Giants are going with Rod Nichols (0-5, 6.03).

I am hitting seventh.

I made a sharp play for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 2nd, leaping to snag a Brian Jordan liner.

I led off the 3rd by grounding out to Mark Grace at 1st.

I next came up with two out in the 5th. I flew out to Willie Murray in centre.

I dealt with a Jordan grounder for the final out in the 6th.

WIth a man on and two out in the 7th, Rod hit his limit. He pitched great but Matt went to Bryan HIckerson.

I came up in the 8th with Jerry Browne on 1st. I hit into a double play.

Alan Cockrell followed me with a home run.

Giants lead 1-0

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th.

We turned a Lewis - Priske - Lewis double play to get the first outs for him.

I took care of a Paul O'Neill grounder for the 3rd out.

Jeff Russell came into the 9th with the slimmest of margins.

With a man on 1st, I took care of a grounder from pinch hitter Ivan Rodriguez for the 2nd out.
Jeff got the last out and we had the 1-0 win!

I went 0 for 3.

Now we head to Pittsburgh.

[rpriske]

May 29th, 1992

We are in Pittsburgh trying to turn yesterday's win into a streak.

The Pirates are pitching Mark Gubicza (2-5, 4.36).

The Giants have Scott Service (0-3, 3.47).

I am hitting seventh.

I handled a Steve Aarstrom grounder for the last out int he 1st.

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I grounded out to Aastrom at 2nd.

I caught a towering Kevin Bass pop for the last out in the 4th.

I came up in the 5th with one out and Craig on 1st. I outran an infield hit, moving Craig to 2nd.
WIth two out, Scott singled, scoring Craig. I ended at 3rd and Scott went to 2nd on the play at the plate.
Scott and I were left on base.

Giants lead 1-0

Heathcliff Slocumb took the ball for us in the bottom of the 6th.

I came up with one out in the 7th, and dumped a liner into shallow right for a single.
I went to 2nd on a sac bunt by Alan Cockrell.
I got no further.

Ted Power got the nod for us in the 7th.

I caught a pop from pinch hitter Antonio Nellum to lead off the bottom of the 8th.

I came up with one out in the 9th, now facing Doug Jones. I grounded out to Aastrom at 2nd.

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th. He gave up a two out single, but we had the 1-nothing win for the second straight day!

I went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles.

[rpriske]

May 30th, 1992

That's two in a row. Going for three.

Today the Pirates are pitching Bill Kruger (3-2, 3.94).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (1-4, 5.52).

I am hitting seventh.

We lost our scoreless streak right away when Dean Palmer crossed in the 1st, off a Steve Aarstrom single.
I caught a Sid Bream poo to end the inning.

Pirates lead 1-0

I came up in the 2nd with one out and Jerry Browne on 1st. I hit into a double play.

I handled a Palmer grounder for the final out in the 3rd.

I led off the 5th by taking a walk.
With one out and moved to 2nd on a sac bunt by Rick.
I was left on.

We turned a Lewis - Priske - Lewis double play in the bottom of the inning.

We had a 6th inning that was less common the last few days. Ruben Sierra scored on a Ryan Klesko double. Robby Thompson scored on a Craig Grebeck single. Ryan scored on a sac fly by Jerry.
I replaced Craig with a fielder's choice but was then caught stealing.

Giants lead 3-1

I caught a Lee Stevens pop for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 6th.

We turned a Priske - Thompson - Morris double play in the 7th, but Sid Bream scored on the play.

Giants lead 3-2

In the 8th, Robby tripled then scored on a sac fly by Ryan.
With two out, Craig on 3rd, and Jerry on 2nd, I came up. I singled, scoring Craig. Then Jerry scored and I went to 2nd on a throwing error by Kevin Bass.
I went to 3rd on an error by Palmer.
I was left there.

Giants lead 6-2

I made a great play on a Bip Roberts grounder to get the 1st out in the bottom of the 8th.

Rick ended up with the complete game win!

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, two RBI and a caught stealing.

Three wins in a row!

[rpriske]

May 31st, 1992

We are going for a sweep in Pittsburgh!

The Pirates are pitching Willie Banks (2-2, 3.20).

The Giants have John Burkett (3-6, 2.91).

I am hitting seventh.

Ryan Klesko led off the 2nd with a home run.
I came up with one out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I lined out to Steve Aastrom at 2nd.

Giants lead 1-0

I returned the favour and handed an Aastrom grounder for the 1st out in bottom half.

Later that frame, however, John Valentin scored on a Keen Bass single.
Then Bass scored on an Antonio Nellum single.

Pirates lead 2-1

We tied it back up in the top of the 3rd when Ruben Sierra crossed on a single by Ryan.

Game tied 2-2

I came up with one out in the 4th and lined a single into short right.
I went to 3rd on a Greg Myers single, but Greg was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double.
John walked but we were left on.

I caught a big foul pop by Dave Nilsson for the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th.

I came up in the 6th with one out and Jerry Browne on 1st. I hit another line drive single to right. Jerry went to 2nd.
We were stranded.

I came up in the 8th with two out and Bob Walk on the mound. I grounded out to Valentin at short.

I took care of a Dean Palmer grounder for the 1st out int he bottom of the 9th.

We broke the tie in the 10th when Ruben scored on a sac fly by Jerry.
I came up with two out and Craig and Ryan on 1st and 2nd. I grounded out.

Giants lead 3-2

Matt brought in Jeff Russell to close things out. I left the game with a double switch.

Because the thing you want on a one run game is to take out your multi-time gold glove winning SS.

As annoying as that was, Jeff got all three batters he faced and we got the win, the sweep, and our 4th victory in a row.

I went 2 for 5 with pair of singles.

We are now not alone in the basement as we have caught up to the Dodgers at 20-29.

The All-Star balloting update came out. I lead at SS. Jeff Russell is running 4th at RP.

Now we head to Shea to take on the Mets.

[rpriske]

June 1st, 1992

We are in New York for a two gamer.

Today the Mets are pitching Sid Fernandez (4-5, 3.88).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (3-6, 3.48).

I am hitting seventh, as per usual.

I came up with one out in the 2nd and took a walk.
I was left on.

I took care of an Armando Zambrano grounder for the 1st out in the bottom half.

We opened the scoring in the 3rd when Ruben Sierra smacked a two run homer.

Giants lead 2-0

It started raining in there.

I caught an Ozzie Guillen pop for the 1st out in the bottom of the 3rd.

The Mets got on the board that inning when Charlie walked Lenny Dykstra with the bases loaded.

Giants lead 2-1

I led off the 4th by striking out.

I handled a Joe Oliver grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the inning.
I then did the same to Chris Sabo for the 2nd out.
After that the bases loaded up before I caught a Greg Vaughn pop for the 3rd out.

In the 5th we turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play.
I then took care of a Zambrano grounder for the 3rd out.

I came up with two out in the 6th and flew out to Dykstra in centre.

Bryan Hickerson took over for us in the 7th.

We had a half hour rain delay in the inning.

We had a big 8th.

Ruben singled.
Robby Thompson hit a two run homer.
With one out, Craig Grebeck tripled.
Jerry Brownes singled, scoring Craig.
I came up, facing Greg Harris, and hit into a fielder's choice, replacing Jerry.
I stole 2nd.
I scored from 2nd on an Alan Cockrell single.

Giants lead 6-1

Pat Combs took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th.

He gave up a leadoff home run to Mike Gallego in the 9th.
He gave up another single after that, but nothing more, and we had the 6-2 win.

I went 0 for 3 with a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base.

We have won five in a row! And we are out of last place, passing the Dodgers!

[rpriske]

June 2nd, 1992

Today is the second of two in New York and we are trying to build on a five game winning streak.

Today the Mets are pitching Andy Benes (1-0, 1.12).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (0-5, 5.11).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up in the 2nd with one out and Craig Grebeck on 3rd. I got Craig across with a sac fly.

Giants lead 1-0

I got the 2nd out in the bottom of the 3rd off a Greg Vaughn fielder's choice.

In the 4th Craig hit a two run homer with one out!
I came up next and flew out to Lenny Dykstra in centre.

Giants lead 3-0

I handled an Armando Zambrano grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 4th.

With two out in the bottom of the 5th, Vaughn reached 2nd after I threw a ball away. That is my 4th error of the season.

Thankfully he didn't score.

Craig singled in the 6th. He is a double shy of the cycle after three at bats.

I came up with two out, Craig on 2nd, and Jerry Browne on 3rd. I reached on an infield hit, scoring Jerry and sending Craig to 3rd.
Craig and I were left on.

Giants lead 4-0

In the 7th Ruben Sierra hit a two run homer!

Giants lead 6-0

In the bottom of the inning, the Mets got on the board with a pinch hit, two run homer by Gary Reds.

Giants lead 6-2

Craig came up in the 8th and... singled, going to 2nd on an error by Zambrano. Tough scorekeeper call there.
I then came up with one out and Craig on 2nd. Roger McDowell was on the mound. I popped out to Mike Gallego at 2nd.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th.
They loaded the bases with one out but were unable to score.

In the 9th, Matt brought in Heathcliff Slocumb.
With two out, Dykstra hit an RBI single.

With men on the corners, Matt brought in Jeff Russell. He got the 3rd out and we won, 6-3.

SIX IN A ROW!

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a sac fly, and two RBI.

Tomorrow is a travel day as we head home to face the Astros.

[rpriske]

June 4th, 1992

It is good to be back home and even better to be on a roll!

Today we face the Astros and they are pitching my fellow Canadian, Rheal Cormier (6-3, 2.92).

The Giants have Scott Service (1-3, 3.14).

I am hitting seventh.

The 'Stros struck early. Roberto Alomar pushed Tony Phillips across with a single in the 1st.
Then Harold Baines scored on a Priske - Thompson - Lewis double play.
John Olerud scored on a Jay Bell single.
Felix Jose crossed on a Casey Candaele single.
Bell scored on a double by Cormier.
Candaele and Cormier scored on a Phillips single.


Matt finally pulled Scott for Pat Combs.

He walked the next two and then Phillips scored on a wild pitch.
Another walk but they left the bases loaded.

14 batters came to the plate int he top of the 1st.

Astros lead 8-0

What... the... hell.

But we didn't lay down and die.

Bottom of the 1st

Mark Lewis led off with a double.
He scored on a Ruben Sierra double.
He went to 3rd on a Robby Thompson single.
With one out, Craig Greenback walked, loading the bases.
Jerry Browne walked, scoring Ruben.
I was hit by a pitch, scoring Robby.
Alan Cockrell singled, scoring Craig.

We sent ten to the plate

Astros lead 8-5

In the bottom of the 2nd Robby scored on a groundout by Craig.
Then Ryan Klesko scored on a single by Jerry.

They brought in Daniel Williams to face me and I popped out.

Astros lead 8-7

I caught an Olerud pop for the 3rd out in the 3rd.

With a man on and two out in the 4th, Matt brought in Ted Power.
Jose and Bell ended up scoring on a Candaele double.

Astros lead 10-7

Baines led off the 5th with a home run.

Astros lead 11-7

I came up in the bottom of the 5th with Jerry on 1st. I walked.
WIth two out, Mark singled, loading the bases.
We were left that way.

Bryan Hickerson relieved for us in the 6th.

Jose scored on a wild pitch with one out.
Bell scored on a. Baines single.

Astros lead 13-7

Olerud led off the 7th with a homer.

With none out and a man on, Matt brought in Heathcloff Slocumb.

Astros lead 14-7

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 7th, now facing Randy Tomlin. I snuck one through the right side for a single.
Stolen base #27.... for some reason.

I was left at 2nd.

In the bottom of the 8th, Mark scored on a double play.

Astros lead 14-8

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 9th.

I came up in the bottom half with Jerry on 1st and Dave Righetti on the mound.
I replaced Jerry with a fielder's choice.
I was stranded at 1st as the game ended.

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, a hit-by-pitch, an RBI, and a stolen base.

[rpriske]

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.

[rpriske]

June 6th, 1992

We have lost two games to kick off a four game set with the Astros.

Today Houston has Arthur Rhodes (5-4, 4.36).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (4-6, 3.33).

I am hitting seventh.

I handled a Roberto Alomar grounder for the 2nd out, but Tony Phillips scored on the play.

Astros lead 1-0

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Jerry Browne on 1st. I hit one through the right for a single, but Jerry was thrown out trying to go to 3rd.

I took care of a fielder's choice ball by Craig Biggio for the 1st out in the 4th.
We then turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play to end the frame.

I came up in the 5th with one out and Jerry on 1st. I walked.

With two out, Charlie singled, scoring Jerry, but I got thrown out trying to go to 3rd.

Game tied 1-1

With one out and one on in the 8th, Matt brought in Mark Ross.
Felix Jose scored on an Alomar sac fly, to give the Astros the lead back.
I took care of a Biggio grounder for the 3rd out.

Astros lead 2-1

I led off the bottom of the 8th by walking again.
Stolen base #30.
I went to 3rd on a fly out by Alan Cockrell.
Then Tim Naehring walloped a pinch hit home run.
Two batters later, Ruben Sierra his a solo dinger.

Giants lead 4-2

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th.

I took care of a grounder by pinch hitter, Harold Baines, for the 2nd out.

We ended up with the win.

I went 1 for 1 with a single, two walks, a run scored, and a stolen base.

[rpriske]

June 7th, 1992

Trying to earn an even split in the home series against Houston.

Today the Astros are pitching Chris Hammond (5-4, 4.76).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (2-4, 4.72).

I am hitting seventh, as usual.

The Astros opened the scoring int he 2nd when Daniel Williams crossed on a Derek Bell single.

Astros lead 1-0

I came up in the bottom of the 2nd with Craig Grebeck on 2nd and Jerry Browne on 1st. I walked, loading the bases.
I was erased and Craig scored as Alan Cockrell hit into a double play.

Game tied 1-1

In the 3rd Ruben Sierra scored on a wild pitch, giving us the lead.

Giants lead 2-1

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 4th and lined a fastball into centre for a single.
Stolen base #31
I was left at 2nd.

I next came up with one out in the 6th and grounded out to Jay Bell at short.

The Astros evened it up in the 7th when pinch hitter Vince Coleman scored on a Bell single.

WIth one out and two on, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.
I caught a Tony Phillips grounder for the 2nd out.

Game tied 2-2

Mark Ross got the nod in the 8th.

I handled a John Olerud grounder for the 1st out.

Then it was Jeff Russell for the 9th.

I led off the bottom of the 9th, now facing Richard Dotson. I hit a hard grounder through the box and into centre for a single.

I went to 2nd on a pinch hit sac bunt by Tim Naehring.

Stolen base #32.

I scored on a pinch hit single by Shawon Dunston! Walk off!

I went 2 for 3 with a pair of single, a walk, two stolen bases, and a run scored!

So after going 2 and 2 with Houston, we have the Reds coming to town for three, before we head to Houston!

[rpriske]

June 8th, 1992

At home to face the Reds. We have won two in a row.

The Reds are pitching Jim Abbott (2-5, 4.01).

The Giants have Rod Nichols (1-5, 4.76).

I am hitting seventh.

I took care of an Eric Davis grounder for the 3rd out in the 2nd.

The Reds got not eh board first in the 3rd, when Rafael Serra scored on a Carlos Baerga single.
We turned a Thompson - Priske - Lewis double play to end the frame.

Reds lead 1-0

I led off the bottom of the 3rd by outrunning an infield hit to 1st. I was our first base runner of the game.
And I blew it. I was thrown out trying to steal 2nd.

I next came up in the 5th, with Craig Grebeck on 2nd. I lined out to Serra at short.

We took the lead in the 6th when Robby Thompson and Ryan Klesko scored on a Jerry Browne triple!

Giants lead 2-1

After the first two batters in the 7th got on, Matt brought in Scott Service.
Mark McGwire scored on a Shawn Twillie sac fly.
I took care of a grounder by pinch hitter Brian Harper.

Game tied 2-2

I led off the bottom of the 7th, now facing Mark Guthrie. I grounded out to Baerga at short.

Shawon Dunston pinch hit for Rick and ended up reaching on an error by Paul Molitor, and then scoring on another error by Molitor.

Giants lead 3-2

Bryan Hickerson took the ball for us in the 8th. Aaron Morris took over for Mark Lewis at 1st in a double switch.

Mark Ross got the nod for the 9th, trying to shut it down for the save.
He struck out the first two and then I dealt with an Eric Davis grounder to end the game and give us the win.

I went 1 for 3 with a single and a caught stealing.

We are up to #16 on the Weekly Power Rankings and, more importantly, have passed the Padres so we are now in 4th in the NL West.

[rpriske]

June 9th, 1992

We have won three in a row and are feeling pretty good.

Today the Reds are pitching Frank Castillo (4-3, 2.95).

The Giants have Pat Combs (2-0, 3.97).

I am hitting seventh again.

I started a Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play in the 1st.

We were first on the board when Robby Thompson scored on a Ryan Klesko single in the bottom of the 1st.

Giants lead 1-0

The lead was short lived as Mark McGwire scored on a Shawn Twillie single in the top of the 2nd.

Game tied 1-1

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 2nd and flew out to Eric Davis in right.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play in the 3rd.
After that, though, Paul Molitor and McGwire scored on a Brian Harper single.

Reds lead 3-1

But we weren't going to take that lying down!

In the bottom of the 3rd, we tied it when Ruben Sierra and Bryce Bernadin scored on a double by Ryan, and then he scored on a single by Jerry Browne!

Giants lead 4-3

I took care of a Rafael Serra grounder for the 1st out in the 4th.

I then led off the bottom of the 4th by grounding out to Carlos Baerga at 2nd.

I made a great play on a Mariano Duncan grounder for the 1st out in the 5th.

We turned a Thompson - Priske - Klesko double play to round out the frame.

I came up in the 6th with one out and Craig Grebeck on 2nd. I was given an intentional walk.
I was erased when Greg Myers hit into a fielder's choice.
Craig scored on a pinch hit single by Mark Lewis.

Giants lead 5-3

Ted Power took the ball for us in the 7th.

With two out and a man on in the 8th, Matt brought in Jeff Russell.
A walk followed by two errors (by Jeff and Ryan), led to Harper scoring.
I dealt with a grounder by pinch hitter Glenn Braggs to leave the bags loaded.

Giants lead 5-4

I led off the bottom of the 8th, now facing Scott Terry. I struck out.
Greg Myers followed me with a home run.

Giants lead 6-4

Jeff got three outs in the 9th and we had our 4th straight victory!

I went 0 for 3 with a walk.

We are now tied with the Braves for 3rd in the West!

[rpriske]

June 10th, 1992

We are going for the sweep agains the Reds today.

They are pitching Mike Bielecki (4-2, 4.31).

The Giants have John Burkett (4-7, 2.99).

I am leading off!

(I miss that being my spot...)

The Reds opened the scoring in the top of the 1st when Carlos Baerga scored on a Paul Molitor double.

Reds lead 1-0

I led off the home side by grounding out to Mark McGwire at 1st.

Rafael Serra led off the 2nd with a home run.
Then Glenn Braggs scored on a Baerga single.
Baerga and Matt Nokes scored on a Molitor triple.
I caught a McGwire liner to stop the bleeding.

Reds lead 5-0

I led off the bottom of the 3rd by grounding out to Baerga at 2nd.

I came up next with one out int he 5th and took a four pitch walk.
I was picked off 1st and got caught in a rundown. I did not escape.

Scott Service took over for us in the 6th.

Things turned for us somewhat in the bottom of the 6th.

Bryce Bernadin led off with a single.
Ryan Klesko singled, with Bryce going to 3rd.
Jerry Browne singled, scoring Bryce.
Craig Grebeck walked, loading the bases.
Tim Naehring walked, scoring Ryan.
Rob Dibble relieved and then struck out Alan Cockrell and pinch hitter Shawon Dunston, but then I walked, scoring Jerry.

Reds lead 5-3

Heathcliff Slocumb took the ball for us in the 7th.

I caught a sky-high Molitor pop for the 1st out.

With two out and two on in the 8th, Matt brought in Bryan Hickerson.
I dealt with a Baerga grounder for the 3rd out.

Mark Ross took the ball for the 9th.
I took care of a Molitor grounder for the 2nd out.
McGwire followed that with a solo homer.

Reds lead 6-3

I led off the bottom of the 9th, facing Norm Charlton.
I lined out to Baerga.
Ruben Sierra ended up scoring on a single by Jerry, but that was it and we lost, 6-4.

I went 0 for 3 with two walks, an RBI, and a caught stealing.

Too bad we couldn't end our home stand with a win, because we are now heading to Houston.

[rpriske]

June 12th, 1992

We are in the Astrodome.

I like playing here, out of the sun.

The Astros are pitching Arthur Rhodes (5-5, 4.30).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (4-6, 3.26).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up with two out in the 2nd and flew out to Harold Baines in left.

Baines then led off the bottom of the 2nd with a homer.

Astros lead 1-0

I caught a Feliz Jose liner to end the 4th.

I then led off the 5th by getting our first hit of the game - a single to right.
I was then thrown out trying to steal 2nd.

I handled a Rhodes grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 5th.
I did the same to Jay Bell for the 3rd.

I then took care of a John Olerud grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 6th.

I came up in the 7th with two out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I walked.

Alan Cockrell singled, scoring Craig. Both Alan and I took the extra base.

Then Charlie hit a two run double!

Giants lead 3-1

With two out and two on in the bottom of the 7th, Matt went to Ted Power.
He got the 3rd out.

In the 8th we turned a Dunston - Priske - Dunston double play.

I came up in the 9th with Jerry Browne on 3rd, Craig on 1st, and Jeff Montgomery on the mound. I hit into a double play, but Jerry scored.

Giants lead 4-1

Jeff Russell came in to shut things down in the bottom of the 9th.
He gave up a two out walk, but that was it, and we had the win.

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, a run scored, an unofficial RBI, and a caught stealing.

[rpriske]

June 13th, 1992

Another day under the Dome.

Today the Astros are pitching Victor Sanchez (9-3, 2.08).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (2-4, 4.47).

I am hitting seventh.

The Astros struck first as Tony Phillips scored on a Roberto Alomar fielder's choice in the bottom of the 1st.
Then Jay Bell scored on a Harold Baines groundout.
Alomar scored on a Craig Biggio single.

Astros lead 3-0

I came up with two out in the 2nd and grounded out to John Olerud at 1st.

I next came up with two out in the 5th, now facing Mike Timlin. I walked.
Stolen base #33.
I was left at 2nd.

I handled a Phillips grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th.

But then Bell scored on an Alomar single.

Astros lead 4-0

Bryan Hickerson took the ball for us in the 6th.

He ended up walked pinch hitter Dave Gallagher with the bases loaded.
Then Phillips knocked Felix Jose and Daniel Williams in with a single.
Gallagher scored on a Bell double.

Matt had seen enough and brought in Scott Service with one out and two on.
Scott got the outs without giving up another run.

Astros lead 8-0

I led off the 8th, now facing Dave Righetti. I flew out to Baines in left.

We lost.

I went 0 for 2 with a walk and a stolen base.

I wasn't in short company as we only managed one hit as a team.

Ugly.