[rpriske]

May 7th, 1986

Today Eric King (3-1, 2.67) is pitching for us.

The Pirates are sending up Dennis Martinez (1-2, 2.55).

I have yet to face El Presidente, who was in the other league last year.

I kicked off the game by working a walk. I didn't get to stay on the paths long as Mike Aldrete hit into a fielder's choice on the first pitch.

I caught an Ozzie Smith liner for the 2nd out in the bottom half.

In the 2nd I came up with two out and Kenny Oberkfell on 3rd and Robby Thompson on 1st. I grounded out to Jason Thompson at 1st.

In the 3rd I started a Priske - Thompson - Aldrete double play to get Martinez and Ozzie out.

I led off the 5th by striking out.

Mark Davis took over for us in the 7th, after Eric was lifted for a pinch hitter.

I led off the 8th, now facing Jim Winn, as Martinez was also lifted for a pinch hitter.
I flew out to Kirk Gibson in right.
We finally opened the scoring that frame as Steve Stanicek doubled, scoring Mike Aldrete and Chili Davis.

Giants lead 2-0.

The Pirates also broke their goose-egg that inning. Johnny Ray singled home Bip Roberts from 2nd.

Giants lead 2-1.

I came up in the 9th, facing Bruce Sutter, with two out. I blasted one to deep centre which I legged out for a triple! I did not score.

Scott Garrelts took the mound to try and close it out. He allowed a two out infield single, but that was all.

Giants win 2-1!

I went 1 for 4 with a triple and a walk.

We are 19-9 and still trail the Reds by a half game.