Rusty Priske - Future Hall of Famer

[rpriske]

July 21st, 1992

After losing. couple of very close game, we are looking to bounce back.

Today the Expos are pitching Alex Fernandez (11-6, 3.62).

The Giants have John Burkett (6-12, 3.62).

I am hitting seventh again.

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

I came up in the 2nd with one out and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I hit one sharply up the middle for a single. Craig went to 2nd.
We were stranded.

In the bottom of the 3rd, Wayne Johnson scored on a wild pitch.
Then Pat Bailey scored on a Reggie Sanders sac fly.
I handled a Shane Mack grounder to end the inning.

Expos lead 2-0

I came up with two out in the 4th and took a walk.
I got no further.

In the bottom of the 4th, Jose Offerman scored on a Thomas Howard double.
I took care of a Johnson grounder for the 2nd out, but Howard scored on the play.
I caught a Bailey pop to end the inning.

Expos lead 4-0

In the 5th, Ruben Sierra hit a two run homer.

Expos lead 4-2

In the bottom half, Sanders scored on a Mack fielder's choice.

Expos lead 5-2

I came up with two out in the 6th and struck out.

Mike Perez took the mound for us in the 7th.
Pinch hitter Bill Moore scored on a Scott Cooper single.

Expos lead 6-2

I came up in the 8th with two out, Craig on 2nd, and Mark Tindall pitching. I singled to centre, with Craig going to 3rd.
We were left on.

With one out and a man on in the bottom of the 8th, Matt went to Scott Service.
I handled a Bailey grounder for the 2nd out, but Rey Sanchez scored on the play.

Expos lead 7-2

Well, it finally wasn't a one run loss. Sigh.

I went 2 for 3 with a pair of singles and a walk.