[rpriske]

September 27th, 1992

We have seven games left and have won eleven in a row.

It is our last home game.

Today the Reds are pitching Cal Eldred (12-16, 4.12).

The Giants have Al Leiter (4-3, 4.34).

I am hitting third!

I took care of a Mark McGwire grounder for the 3rd out of the game.

I came up in the bottom of the 1st with one out and Jerry Browne on 2nd. I grounded out to Carlos Baerga at 2nd, advancing Jerry.
He did not score.

I caught a Dave Staton liner for the 2nd out in the 4th.

I led off the bottom the 4th by striking out.
I ended up striking out twice that inning, but obviously it went well for us overall.
After I struck out the first time, Jesse Barfield doubled.
Tim Naehring walked.
Mark Lewis walked.
Jason McFarlin walked, scoring Jesse.
Timothy McKercher singled, scoring Tim and Mark.
Al singled, scoring Jason.
Jerry singled, scoring Timothy.
The Reds brought in Stan Clarke to relieve.
Ryan Klesko singled, scoring Al.
I struck out again.
Jesse doubled, scoring Jerry and Ryan.
Tim singled, scoring Jerry.
Mark grounded out.

I am disappointed in my performance, but the team was stellar.

Giants lead 9-0

I caught a Rafael Serra liner for the 1st out in the 6th.

I came up in the bottom of the 6th with Ryan on 1st and none out. I walked.
With one out, Tim singled, scoring Ryan. Tim and I moved up an extra base on the throw.
Todd Worrell relieved and I scored on his wild pitch.
Tim scored on a groundout by Mark.

Giants lead 12-0

We started bring in back-ups in the bottom of the 7th. Bruce Bernadin and Alan Cockrell replaced Jerry and Ryan.
Tom Kramer came in to pitch for us in the 8th. He struck out the side.

I led off the bottom of the 8th by lining a single into short centre.
I was eliminated at 2nd on a fielder's choice by pinch hitter, Troy O'Leary.
Pinch hitter Steve Stanicek ended up scoring on a double by Mark.

Giants lead 13-0

Tom pitched another perfect inning to close things out.

We have now won TWELVE in a row.

Where was this all season?

We are now tied with the Pirates for the worst record in the National League.

I went 1 for 4 with a single, a walk, and a run scored.

We left out hometown fans with a big win. Now we halve an off-day before our final six games on the road.