Rusty Priske - Future Hall of Famer

[rpriske]

September 4th, 1992

So we won yesterday, but we are still the worst team in the National League.

We are in St. Louis. Today the Cardinals are pitching Sergio Iglesias (11-7, 3.04).

The Giants have going with John Burkett (8-17, 3.26).

I am hitting seventh.

I came up with one out in the 2nd and struck out.

In the bottom half we turned a Lewis - Priske - Lewis double play.

We opened the scoring in the 3rd when John scored on a Ruben Sierra sac fly.

Giants lead 1-0

I came up in the 4th with one out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. I flew out to Lance Johnson in right.

In the 5th I started a Priske - Grebeck - Lewis double play.

The Cards evened it up in the 6th when Iglesias scored on a Johnson double.

Game tied 1-1

(Both runs scored by the respective pitchers.)

I came up with one out in the 7th and I worked a walk.
I was left at 1st.

In the 8th, Johnson scored on a single by Luis Gonzalez.
Then Terry Pendleton scored on a Bernie Williams single.

Cardinals lead 3-1

I came up in the 9th with one out, pinch hitter Aaron Morris on 1st, and Scott Lawrence pitching. I flew out to Gonzalez on left.

We did not score.

I went 0 for 3 with a walk.

[rpriske]

September 5th, 1992

I am afraid my dissatisfaction with our play as a unit is affecting my play as an individual. I need to change that.

Today the Cardinals are pitching Dave Fleming (8-15, 4.41).

The Giants have Al Leiter (1-2, 6.92).

I am hitting seventh.

We struck early as Ruben Sierra's 1st inning double was followed by an RBI single by Tim Naehring.

Giants lead 1-0

We turned a Grebeck - Priske - Lewis double play in the bottom of the 1st.

I took care of a Bernie Williams grounder for the 3rd out.

I came up in the 2nd with one out and I reached on an error to Terry Pendleton at 3rd.
I will take it.
Unfortunately we did not take advantage.

I handled a Pendleton grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 4th.

I then led off the 5th by turning on a slider and hitting sharply to left for a single.
I was thrown out trying to steal 2nd.

In the bottom half we turned a Leiter - Priske - Lewis double play off an attempted sac bunt!

In the 6th Antonio Martinez scored on a Jerry Browne single and then Ruben scored on a wild pitch when I was up.
Good thing, as I grounded out to end the frame.

Giants lead 3-0

I led off the 9th, now facing Jose Banderas. I popped out to catcher Tom Pagnozzi.

Matt tried to let Al get the complete game shutout, but after he gave up a hit to the first batter he faced int eh bottom of the 8th, the Skip brought in Jeff Russell.
He gave up the first Cards run as Luis Gonzalez scored on a Dave Winfield single.
Then pinch hitter Rafael Palmeiro scored on pinch hitter David Rivera's single.
Matt brought in Mark Ross with two out and the bases loaded. He got the last out and we won, 3-2.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, a reached-on-error, and a caught stealing.

[rpriske]

September 6th, 1992

We split the first two games in St. Louis and now we are trying to win the series.

Today the Cardinals are pitching Greg Harris (10-12, 4.07).

The Giants are going with Pat Combs (7-6, 3.39).

I am hitting sixth.

I came up with two out in the 2nd and I flew out to Luis Gonzalez in left.

We opened the scoring in the 3rd when Jason McFarlin scored on a Jerry Browne single. Then Pat scored on a passed ball.

Giants lead 2-0

In the bottom of the inning, Ruben Amaro scored on a Terry Pendleton double.

Giants lead 2-1

I came up with one out in the 4th - I have been as cold as ice - and reached on an infield single!
With two out I snagged stolen base #69. (nice.)
I then scored on a Timothy McKercher single.

Giants lead 3-1

I came up in the 6th with one out and Ryan Klesko on 2nd. I grounded out to Amaro at 2nd, but I advanced the runner.

He didn't score.

I took care of a Bernie William grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom half.

With a man on in the 7th, Matt brought in Mike Perez.

I came up in the 8th with two out and Craig Grebeck on 3rd. The pitcher was a 20-year old reliever named Pedro Martinez. He walked me.
Craig and I were left at the corners.

In the bottom of the inning, Amaro scored on a Gonzalez groundout.

Giants lead 3-2

Jeff Russell came in to close it out in the 9th.
He didn't.

With two out, Tom Pagnozzi scored on a single by pinch hitter, Bobby Smith.

Mark Ross came in after that to get the third out and send us to extras.

Game tied 3-3

I came up in the 10th with two out, Tim Naehring and Ryan Klesko on the corners, and Scott Lawrence pitching.

Lawrence threw over to 1st.
Changeup, fouled back. 0-1
Fastball, lined down the right field line, but curved into the stands. 0-2
Changeup, high. 1-2
Fastball, away. 2-2
Changeup, high and away. 3-2
Fastball, routine fly to left centre, caught by Williams.

Bryan Hickerson came in to pitch for us in the 11th.

In the top of the 12th, I came up with two out and the bases loaded. Hipolito Pichardo was pitching.
I doubled, scoring Tim, Ryan, and Craig!
I was left on.

Giants lead 6-3

Three batters later, we had the win.

Big, highlight reel day for me!

I went 2 for 5, with a double, a single, a walk, a run scored, THREE RBI and a stolen base.

Now we head home to face the Padres.

[rpriske]

September 7th, 1992

My adrenaline is flowing after the great game yesterday and now we are home.

Today the Padres are throwing Butch Henry (12-3, 3.19), at us.

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (8-13, 3.29).

I am hitting seventh.

I led off the bottom of the 3rd by roping one into left for a double - the first hit of the game for either team.
Jason McFarlin walked.
We both moved up on a sac bunt by Charlie.
I scored on a Mark Lewis sac fly.

Giants lead 1-0

In the 4th, Tony Gwynn scored on a single by Kevin Castleberry.

Game tied 1-1

In the bottom half, Tim Naehring scored on a double by Craig Grebeck.
I came up next, with one out and Craig on 2nd. I popped out to Charlie Hayes at 3rd.
Craig scored on an error and then Jason scored on a single by Charlie.

Giants lead 4-1

In the 5th, Henry scored on a single by Hayes.
Hayes and Gwynn scored on a single by Orlando Merced.

Game tied 4-4

I came up with two out in the 6th and I grounded out back to the pitcher.

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

I came up in the 9th with one out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. Stuart Rogers was pitching.
They gave me an intentional walk.
Then they gave Jesse Barfield an UNintentional walk to load the bases.
They got Jerry at the plate on a fielder's choice by pinch hitter Greg Myers.
Mark Lewis grounded out, and we left them loaded.

Bobby Thigpen relieved for us in the 10th.

The Pads took the lead right away when Junior Felix scored on a Merced double.

Padres lead 5-4

We were never losing until the 10th, but that is when it mattered. We lost.

I went 1 for 3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored.

[rpriske]

September 8th, 1992

Today we are trying not to be swept in a two game set agains the Padres.

Today they have Jorge Martinez on the mound (7-11, 4.85).

The Giants are answering with Rick Sutcliffe (7-11, 3.47).

I am batting sixth.

In the 2nd, Bill Pecota hit a solo homer.

Padres lead 1-0

I came up with one out in the bottom of the 2nd and walked on four pitches.
Stolen base #70.
Jason McFarlin walked.
We both moved up on an Antonio Martinez groundout.
We were left on.

In the 3rd, Chad Curtis scored on a Tony Gwynn single.

Padres lead 2-0

I came up in the bottom half with two out and the bases loaded.Sterling Hitchcock was pitching. While I was at the plate, Ruben Sierra scored on a wild pitch. I then struck out.

Padres lead 2-1

Tim Naehring hit for Jason in the 4th and then stayed in the game, with a number of players shifting around.

In the 5th, Gwynn and Junior Felix scored on a Pete O'Brien single.

Padres lead 4-1

I handled a Jerry Brooks grounder for the 1st out in the 6th.

I came up with two out in the bottom half and struck out again.

I caught an Orlando Merced pinch-hit pop for the 1st out in the 7th.

With one out and a man on, Matt brought in Scott Service.

I caught a Felix pop for the 3rd out.

Charles Hudson took the ball for us in the 8th.

O'Brien scored on a Brooks double.
Pecota scored on a Kevin Castleberry sac fly.

Padres lead 6-1

In the 9th, Curtis scored on a Rob Lukachyk double.
Then, with one out, Jeff Mutis relieved for us.

Padres lead 7-1

I came up in the bottom of the 9th with Craig Grebeck on 2nd and Tim Leary on the mound. I flew out to Curtis in deep left.

We did not score.

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

Tomorrow the Astros come to town.

[rpriske]

September 9th, 1992

It is bad when you are counting the games left so you can put this season behind you.

Today the Astros are in town and pitching Rheal Cormier (10-5, 3.48).

The Giants have John Burkett (8-18, 3.27).

I am hitting second.

John Olerud hit a solo home run in the top of the 1st.

Astros lead 1-0

I came up in the bottom of the inning with Mark Lewis on 1st. I singled through the right side and advanced to 2nd when they futilely tried to throw Mark out at 3rd.
We both scored on a Tim Naehring single with one out.
Tim scored on a Craig Grebeck single.

Giants lead 3-1

I took care of a Thomas Mitchell grounder for the 3rd out in the 2nd.

I then came up with two out in the bottom of the 2nd and singled to right again.
Stolen base #71.
I was stranded.

In the 3rd, Cormier scored on a Tony Phillips single.

Giants lead 3-2

I handled an Andre Dawson grounder for the 2nd out in the 4th.

I led off in the 5th by hitting a Cormier changeup off the left field fence for a double.
Stranded again.

I caught a Dawson pop for the 1st out in the 7th.

With one out and a man on, Matt brought in Joe Boever.
We turned a Grebeck - Priske - Lewis double play.

I came up in the bottom half with one out and Mark on 1st. They brought Terry Leach in to face me. I lined out to Phillips at 3rd.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 8th and then Jeff Russell took the 9th.

I handled a grounder from pinch hitter Dwight Smith for the final out of the game.

I went 3 for 4 with a double, two singles, a run scored, and a stolen base.

[rpriske]

September 10th, 1992

Matt gave me the day off.

I came in as a pinch hitter to lead off the bottom of the 8th. We were trailing, 5-0.
I flew out to Harold Baines in left.

We lost, 5-2.

Now we head down the coast to face the Dodgers.

[rpriske]

September 11th, 1992

We are in L.A. I am feeling refreshed after my day off.

Today the Dodgers are pitching Mark Langston (10-13, 2.50).

The Giants have Pat Combs (7-6, 3.30).

I am hitting third!

I came up in the top of the 1st with Mark Lewis on 2nd and Antonio Martinez on 1st. I punched a base hit to left to load the bases.
Phil Plantier robbed Tim Naehring of a Grand Slam but Mark scored on the sac fly.
Antonio scored and I went to 2nd on a two out single by Ryan Klesko.
Ryan and I were left on.

Giants lead 2-0

In the home half of the 1st, Chili Davis hit a solo home run.

Giants lead 2-1

I led off the 3rd by hitting a Langston fastball over the right field wall! HOME RUN! My second of the year!

Giants lead 3-1

I next came up in the 5th, with one out and Mark on 1st. While I was at the plate, Mark was thrown out trying to steal 2nd. I then walked.
Stolen base #72.
I was stranded at 2nd.

I took care of a Pat Listach grounder for the final out in the 5th.

In the 6th, Pat hit a three-run homer! PAT!!

Giants lead 6-1

I came up in the 7th with Antonio on 1st. Fernando Valenzuela was pitching. I flew out to Plantier in left.

I handled a Howard Johnson grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the inning.

Bryan Hickerson took the ball for us in the 8th.
I dealt with a Davis grounder for the 3rd out behind him.

I came up with two out in the 9th. Pedro Borbon was pitching. I walked for the second time.
I got no further.

Bryan threw his second perfect inning and we had the win.

I went 2 for 3 with a HOME RUN, a single, a walk, a run scored, an RBI, and a stolen base.

I was overshadowed by Pat, though.

[rpriske]

September 12th, 1992

I am still on a high after my homer yesterday.

Today the Dodgers are pitching Andy Ashby (0-1, 2.02).

The Giants are going with Charlie Vinson Jr. (8-13, 3.36).

I am hitting 5th.

I made a great play on a Kent Hrbek grounder for the final out in the 1st.

I came up in the 2nd with Ryan Klesko on 1st. While I was at the plate, Ryan went to 2nd on a wild pitch. Then I walked.
Ryan scored and I went to 2nd on a Tim Naehring single.
Jesse Barfield hit into a double play as I moved to 3rd.
I was stranded.

Giants lead 1-0

I took care of an Ashby grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 3rd.
Then I did the same to Pat Listach for the 3rd out.

Just like in the 2nd, I came up in the 4th with Ryan on 1st. This time I flew out to Chili Davis in left.

I handled another Ashby grounder for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 5th.
But then Doug Descenz scored on a Listach single.

Game tied 1-1

In the 6th I came up yet again with Ryan on 1st and none out, but this time Ryan was lifted for a pinch runner, Jason McFarlin.
I singled to left and went to 3rd as they unsuccessfully tried to nail Jason at 3rd.
Jason scored on a sac fly by Tim.
With two out that gave Timothy McKercher an intentional walk. It worked, as they struck out Charlie.

Giants lead 2-1

Aaron Morris took over at 1st.

In the bottom of the inning, Gary Sheffield scored on a single by Davis.
Then Kent Hrbek scored on a Dascenzo single.
Davis, Dascenzo, and pinch hitter Paul Sorrento all scored on a bases-clearing double by Listach.

Matt brought in Mike Perez to pitch after that.
I handled a Phil Plantier grounder to end the inning.

Dodgers lead 6-2

I caught a Shawn Manuel liner for the 2nd out in the bottom of the 7th.

I came up with one out in the 8th. Jeff Parrett was pitching. I flew out to Dascenzo in centre.

Bobby Thigpen took the ball for us in the bottom of the 8th.

Listach hit one to me but I cut down pinch hitter Bernard Gilkey when he made an ill-advised attempt to go from 2nd to 3rd on a non-force.

We still lost.

I went 1 for 3 with a single and a walk.

[DD Martin]

At the end of this season, I would love to see the career batting stats of our future Hall of Famer.

[rpriske]

Originally Posted by DD Martin

At the end of this season, I would love to see the career batting stats of our future Hall of Famer.

Will do!

[rpriske]

September 13th, 1992

It is the rubber match in the series against the Dodgers.

Today L.A. is pitching Frank Seminara (0-1, 13.03).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (7-12, 3.45).

I am hitting sixth.

I caught a Chili Davis pop for the final out in the 1st.

I came up with one out in the 2nd and grounded out to Bill Spiers at 3rd.

I handled a grounder by Usama Jamal al Din for the final out in the inning.

In the bottom of the 4th, Davis and Howard Johnson scored on a Shawn Manuel double.
Then Manuel scored on a Spiers double.
Jamal al Din hit a two run homer.

Dodgers lead 5-0

I led off the 5th by hitting dribbler, fielded by Jamal al Din, who threw me out.

Jeff Mutis took the ball for us in the bottom of the 5th.

I caught a Johnson pop for the 2nd out behind him.

After pitching two innings, Metis headed back tot he trainer's room with some issue with his pitching arm.

In the 7th, Bryce Bernadin scored on a Ryan Klesko double.
I came up with Ryan on 2nd and Craig Grebeck on 1st. I fouled out to the catcher, Jamal al Din.
Then Ryan scored on a Jason McFarlin single.
Craig scored on a wild pitch by reliever, Lance Painter.
Jason and Antonio Martinez scored on a pinch hit single by Tim Naehring.

Game tied 5-5!

Bryan Hickerson received for us in the bottom of the 7th.

I took care of a Johnson grounder for the 2nd out.
Kent Hrbek and Davis scored on a Manuel single.
Manuel scored on a Spiers single.

Joe Boever relieved after that to get the 3rd out.

Dodgers lead 8-5

I took care of a grounder by pinch hitter Phil Plantier for the 1st out in the bottom of the 8th.
Hrbek hit a solo home run.

Dodgers lead 9-5

I led off the 9th, facing Dennis Eckersley. I dumped a fastball into left for a single.
With two out, I went to 2nd on a single by Mark Lewis.
Then Jerry Browne singled, to load the bags.

We left it that way.

I went 1 for 4 with a single.

Now we head to Houston.

[rpriske]

September 14th, 1992

We are in the Astrodome.

Houston is pitching Arthur Rhodes (10-16, 3.78).

The Giants have John Burkett (9-18, 3.25).

I am hitting seventh.

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

I got Harold Baines on a fielder's choice at 2nd, but he dumped me on my ass. I was shaken but not enough to take me out of the game.

A couple of batters later, Felix Jose scored on a Thomas Mitchell single.
Then Tony Pena scored on a Rhodes single.
Mitchell and Rhodes crossed on a Roberto Alomar double.
Alomar scored on a Tony Phillips single and a throwing error by Ruben Sierra.

Astros lead 5-0

I caught a Baines pop for the 1st out in the bottom of the 3rd.

With two on and two out in the 4th, Matt brought in Scott Service.
Mitchell scored on a wild pitch.

Astros lead 6-0

I came up with two out in the 5th and struck out.

I took care of a Jose grounder for the final out in the inning.

Charles Hudson took the ball for us in the 7th.

I handled an Olerud grounder for the 1st out.

I came up with one out in the 8th. I popped out to Alomar at 2nd.

Heathcliff Slocumb relieved for us in the 8th.

We ended up being shutout on only two hits.

Neither were mine as I went 0 for 3.

[rpriske]

September 15th, 1992

We are trying to bounce back from yesterday's shutout.

Today the Astros are pitching Kevin Brown (3-3, 2.82).

The Giants are going with Al Leiter (2-3, 5.66).

I am hitting sixth.

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

I handed an Andre Dawson grounder for the final out in the inning.

Back-to-back doubles by Al and Jerry Browne gave us a run.

Giants lead 1-0

I took care of a Jose Lind fielder's choice ball for the 1st out in the bottom of the 3rd.
Lind ended up scoring on a Tony Phillips single and Ruben Sierra error.

Game tied 1-1

I came up in the 4th with two out and Ryan Klesko on 2nd.
While I was at the plate Ryan moved to 3rd on a wild pitch.
I flew out to Harold Baines in left.

In the 5th, Jason McFarlin scored on a single by Al.

Giants lead 2-1

I came up in the 6th, once again with two out and Ryan on 2nd.
I flew out to Baines again.

With two on and two out int he 7th, Matt turned to Mike Perez.
He got the 3rd out.

In the 8th, Jerry Browne scored on a single by Ryan plus an error by Baines.
Craig Grebeck then tripled, to score Ryan.
I came up and flew out to centre.

Giants lead 4-1

In the bottom half, Jay Bell scored on a sac fly by Baines.

Giants lead 4-2

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th.
He allowed a couple of base runners but no runs and we had the game.

No thanks to me as I went 0 for 4.

[rpriske]

September 16th, 1992

Rubber match in Houston.

The Astros are pitching Victor Sanchez (17-8, 2.84).

The Giants have Pat Combs (8-6, 3.20).

I am hitting sixth.

We struck in the top of the 1st when Bryce Bernadin scored on an error by Harold Baines in left.
I came up with two out, Ryan Klesko on 3rd and Craig Grebeck on 2nd. I was hit by a pitch to load the bases.
Jason McFarlin singled, scoring Ryan, but Craig was thrown out trying to also score.

Giants lead 2-0

I took care of leadoff hitter Craig Biggio's grounder in the bottom half for the 1st out.

I came up in the 3rd with none out and Craig on 1st. I grounded out to Jay Bell at short, but advanced the runner.

I caught a Bell liner for the 1st out in the bottom of the 4th.

I came up in the 5th with one out and Craig on 1st. This time I hit one to the left-centre wall for a double. Craig went to 3rd.
Craig scored and I went to 3rd on a groundout by Jason.
I was left there.

Giants lead 3-0

I handled a Dwight Smith grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th.
I did the same to Tony Pena for the 2nd.

In the 6th, Jerry Browne scored on a double by Bryce.

Giants lead 4-0

I took care of a fielder's choice ball by Bell for the 2nd out in the bottom half.

I came up with one out in the 7th, now facing Shane Rawley. Andre Dawson made a great play in right to rob me of a hit.

I returned the favour on a towering pop for the 1st out in the bottom half.

With one out and a man on in the bottom of the 8th, Matt brought in Mark Ross.
I handled a Roberto Alomar grounder for the 2nd out.

I came up in the 9th with two out, Craig on 2nd, and Jeff Montgomery on the mound. While I was up, Craig went to 3rd on a wild pitch. Then I lined out to Alomar at 1st.

I caught a Dawson liner for the 1st out in the bottom of the inning.
Then I made a great play on a Smith grounder for the 2nd out.

We won, 4-0.

I went 1 for 4 with a double and a hit-by-pitch, as well as being very active on defense.

We have a travel day as we head home to face the Dodgers.

[rpriske]

September 17th, 1992

Home to face the Dodgers.

Today L.A. is pitching Andy Ashby (0-1, 2.45).

The Giants have Charlie Vinson Jr. (8-14, 3.49).

I am hitting sixth.

We opened the scoring in the bottom of the 1st when Ryan Klesko scored on a Ruben Sierra triple and Ruben scored on a Tim Naehring groundout.

Giants lead 2-0

In the 2nd we turned a Neahring - Priske - Klesko double play.

I led off the home half of the inning by grounding out to Kent Hrbek at 1st.

I came up in the 5th with one out and Tim on 2nd. I hit one through the right side for an RBI single.
Jason McFarlin walked.
I went to 3rd on a deep fly by Antonio Martinez.
We were left on the corners.

Giants lead 3-0

In the 5th, Shawn Manuel scored on a single by Ashby.

Giants lead 3-1

The bottom of the 5th went well.
Jerry Browne led off with a single.
Ryan Klesko was hit by a pitch.
Ruben Sierra doubled, scoring Jerry.
Tim walked.
Craig Grebeck doubled, scoring Ryan and Ruben.
Fernando Valenzuela was brought in to face me.
I doubled, scoring Tim and Craig.
Jason doubled, scoring me.
Antonio, Charlie, and Jerry then all made outs.

Giants lead 9-1

In the bottom of the 6th, Ryan scored on a sac fly by Tim.

Giants lead 10-1

I was lifted for a pinch hitter in the 7th in the blowout.

There was no further scoring.

I went 2 for 3 with a pair of singles, three RBI, and a run scored.

[rpriske]

September 19th, 1992

We won the first game against our downcast rivals. Let's go for #2.

Today the Dodgers are pitching Chris Haney (12-11, 3.97).

The Giants have John Burkett (9-19, 3.44).

I am hitting seventh.

We opened the scoring int he bottom of the 1st when Antonio Martinez crossed on a Ruben Sierra single.

Giants lead 1-0

I led off in the 2nd by lining a fastball into left for a single.
John moved me to 2nd with a sac bunt, but it was two out.
I was left there.

The 3rd went very well for us.
Antonio singled.
Ruben singled.
Tim Naehring singled to load the bases.
Jerry Browne doubled, scoring Antonio and Ruben.
Craig flew out.
I singled, scoring Tim and Jerry. (No, not TOM, Tim.)

Giants lead 5-0

In the 4th, Shawn Manuel scored on a double by reliever, Pedro Borbon.

Giants lead 5-1

I got the 1st out in the 5th, off a Gary Sheffield grounder.

I came up in the bottom of the 5th, facing Borbon, with two out and Tim on 1st. I walked.
We were left on.

Joe Boever took the ball for us in the 7th.

I came up in the bottom of the inning, with two outs, Tim on 2nd, and Jerry on 1st. Lee Smith was now the pitcher. I grounded out to Manuel at 2nd.

Jeff Russell came in for the 9th. Not a save situation, but that didn't stop Jeff from retiring all three batters and cementing the win.

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

[rpriske]

September 20th, 1992

We are going for the sweep at home against L.A. and out fifth win in a row.

In a season like this one, this feels like our World Series.

Today the Dodgers are pitching Brian Bohanon (7-2, 3.34).

The Giants have Rick Sutcliffe (7-12, 3.65).

I am hitting seventh.

The Dodgers opened the scoring int eh 1st when Pat Listach crossed on a Bernard Gilkey double.

Dodgers lead 1-0

I came up in the 2nd with two out and Tim Naehring on 1st. I walked on four pitches.
We were left there.

In the 4th, Shawn Manuel hit a solo homer.

Dodgers lead 2-0

I caught a Phil Plantier liner for the 2nd out in the 5th.
But then Bohanon scored on a Gary Sheffield single.

Dodgers lead 3-0

I led off the bottom of the 5th by reaching 2nd on a throwing error by Listach at short.
I went to 3rd when Listach made another trowing error, allowing Jason McFarlin to reach 1st safely.
Jason then stole 2nd.
I scored and Jason went to 2nd on a one out, infield single by Mark Lewis.
Jason scored on an Antonio Martinez sac fly.

Dodgers lead 3-2

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

I came up in the bottom of the 6th, with one out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. They brought Darren Holmes in to face me. I singled up the middle, moving Jerry to 3rd.
Jerry scored and I went to 2nd on a pinch hit single by Bryce Bernadin.
A pinch hit single by Aaron Morris loaded the bases.
Bryce and I scored on a single by Mark, giving us the lead!
Aaron and Mark scored on a single by Antonio!

Giants lead 7-3

Heathcliff Slocumb relieved for us in the 7th. Also, Ryan Klesko and Jesse Barfield entered the game after those pinch hitting changes.

I led off the 7th, now facing Jeff Parrett, and I flew out to Plantier in right.

Mark Ross was next up for us in the 8th.
I started a Priske - Grebeck - Lewis double play to end the frame for him.

I took care of a Plantier grounder for the final out of the game.

That is a sweep of the Dodgers and five wins in a row!

(Yes, we are 62-87 - the worst record in the NL. Don't yuck my yum.)

I went 1 for 3 with a single, a walk, a reached-on-error, and two runs scored.

Now we are heading to San Diego for two games.

[rpriske]

September 21st, 1992

We are in San Diego for two games before heading east.

The Padres are pitching Tim Belcher (17-8, 2.54).

The Giants have Pat Combs (9-6, 3.03).

I am leading off!

I kicked the game off by grounding out back to Belcher.

Orlando Merced led off the bottom of the 2nd with a homer.
I caught a Kevin Castleberry liner for the 1st out.
I handled a Chad Curtis grounder for the 3rd.

Padres lead 1-0

I then came up with two out in the 3rd and fouled out to Charlie Hayes at 3rd.

Ryan Klesko led off the 4th with a home run.

Game tied 1-1

I took care of a Kirt Manwaring grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 4th.

I then came up in the 5th with two out and Pat on 1st. I reached on an error by John Cotton at 2nd.
Pat and I both scored on a double by Ryan.

Giants lead 3-1

Tony Gwynn reached with two out in the bottom of the 5th due to a careless error by... me.
Gwynn and Junior Felix scored on a Manwaring single. The game tied due to my error.

Game tied 3-3

In the 6th Ruben Sierra scored on a Tim Naehring double.
Shawon Dunston ended up pitch running for Tim and he scored on a Jason McFarlin sac fly.

Giants lead 5-3

I came up with one out in the 7th, now facing Dan Petry. I ground out to Hayes at 3rd.

Mark Ross took the ball for us in the 8th, with Jesse Barfield also coming in, in a double switch, taking Ruben out.

With one out and one on in the 9th, Jeff Russell came in to pitch with Alan Cockrell taking over behind the plate.
Two batters later, we had our sixth straight win.

I went 0 for 4 with a run scored, a reached-on-error, and an error of my own.

That is my 19th error of the season. That is the most since my rookie season.

[rpriske]

September 22nd, 1992

We beat the Padres yesterday and are going for the sweep in the mini-series.

Today San Diego is pitching Jorge Martinez (7-12, 4.74).

The Giants have Al Leiter (3-3, 5.06).

I am hitting sixth.

In the 1st, Ryan Klesko scored on a Tim Naehring double.

I came up with two out, Tim on 2nd, and Craig Greenback on 1st. I walked.

We left them loaded.

Giants lead 1-0

In the bottom half I caught a Tony Gwynn liner and doubled Chad Curtis off of 2nd to end the frame.

I came up in the 3rd with two out, Ruben Sierra on 2nd, and Tim on 1st. I grounded out to Orlando Merced at 1st.

I returned the favourite by handling a Merced grounder for the 1st out in the bottom of the 5th.

I led off the 6th by grounding out to Charlie Hayes at 3rd.

We turned a Priske - Naehring - Klesko double play to end the inning.

Jerry Browne led off the 7th with a home run.

Giants lead 2-0

We turned another Priske - Naehring - Klesko double play in the bottom of the 7th.

I led off the 8th, now facing Danny Patterson. I blooped one down the right field line for a double.
Stolen base #73.
I was stranded at 3rd.

I caught a liner by pinch hitter Eric Young for the 1st out in the bottom half.

Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the 9th after Al pitched eight scoreless innings on three hits.
Jeff allowed one hit, but that was it and we had the win.

We have won seven in a row.

I went one for three with a double, a walk, and a stolen base.

Former teammate Harold Baines got his 2000th hit today.

Now we head home to face Atlanta.