[rpriske]

May 27th, 1993

Today we have a double header and need to take both games to win the series.

In the first game the Cubs have Randy Johnson (2-3, 2.79).

The Giants are going with John Burkett (3-5, 4.80).

I am hitting seventh.

The Cubs opened the scoring in the bottom of the 1st when Mark Grace crossed on a Chris Hoiles single.
I took care of a Willie Murray grounder for the 3rd out.

Cubs lead 1-0

I came up with one out in the 2nd. I lined a slider into left for a single.
I was thrown out trying to steal 2nd.

I then came up with two out in the 4th. I struck out on a failed check swing.

We tied it up in the 6th when Antonio Martinez scored on a Craig Grebeck double.
I came up next with one out, Craig on 2nd, and Tim Naehring on 3rd. I grounded out to Travis Freeman at 3rd.

Game tied 1-1

We took the lead in the 7th when Antonio scored on a Ken Caminiti double.

Giants lead 2-1

I came up in the 8th with none out, Craig on 1st, and Jose Jaramillo on the mound. I flew out to Murray in centre.

Mike Perez came in to nail things down for us in the 9th. He is 3rd in MLB in saves, but didn't get one this time, as he gave up a solo homer to Randy Velarde.

Game tied 2-2, going to extras.

I came up in the 10th with two out, Craig on 1st, and Lee Smith pitching. I flew out to Nelson Peralta in left.

Mike Christopher took the ball for us in the bottom of the inning.
Freeman scored on a Hoiles single and the Cubs walked us off, 3-2.

17-30

I went 1 for 5 with a single and a caught stealing.

Now we need to take the second game of the double header, just to avoid being swept.