[rpriske]

June 27th, 1992

We really need to win today. Obviously this season is a write-off, but having a losing streak go to double digits is just too much.

The Padres are pitching Jake Carter (1-0, 2.43).

The Giants have Pat Combs (4-1, 3.53).

I am hitting in my now usual seven spot.

We got off to a good start as Ruben Sierra tripled and then scored on a Bryce Bernadon single. Bryce was thrown out trying too teal and then Ryan Klesko homered.

Giants lead 2-0

I came up on the 2nd with Craig Grebeck on 1st. I hit into a double play.

I caught an Orlando Merced liner for the 1st out in the bottom of the 2nd.

I then took care of a Junior Felix grounder for the final out in the 3rd.

With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 4th, I handled a Carter grounder, getting the runner at the plate for a fielder's choice for the 2nd out.

I then came up with one out in the 5th and walked on four pitches.
Alan Cockrell hit into a double play.

We turned a Priske - Thompson - Klesko double play to end the 5th.

In the 6th Merced scored on a Dickie Thon double.
Eric Young followed with an RBI single and our lead was gone.

I took care of a Chad Curtis grounder to end the rally.

Game tied 2-2

I came up in the 7th with one out, Jerry Browne on 2nd, Craig on 1st, and Mike Perez on the mound. I hit into another double play.

After Pat walked the first batter in the bottom of the 8th, Matt brought in Mark Ross. (After NOT pinch hitting for Pat in the top of the inning, for some reason...)

Jeff Russell took the ball for us in the 9th, trying to preserve the tie and send us to extras.
I caught a Tony Gwynn pop for the 2nd out.
With two out and men on the corners, it was Heathcliff Slocumb's turn,
Merced grounded out to me and we were going to 10.

I came up in the 10th with Jerry and Craig in scoring position and Stuart Rogers pitching. They gave me an intentional walk.
Jerry scored on a sac fly by pinch hitter, Tim Naehring.
Craig and I moved up on a groundout by pinch hitter, Greg Myers.
We were left on, but we had the lead.

Giants lead 3-2

Ted Power came in to close things out for us.

I took care of a Bill Pecota grounder for the 2nd out behind him.
I then caught an Eric Young liner and the losing streak was over.

I went 0 for 2 with a pair of walks.