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rpriske · 01-04-2017, 09:54 PM

March 7th, 1985

I am playing again today... this time against the Padres.

1st inning... facing Andy Hawkins... kicked things off with a single!

But then Chris Brown hit a liner to John Kruk and I got doubled off. Disappointing but nothing I could have done.

2nd... I handled a ground ball from Alan Wiggins with no problems. I think it was early nerves that caused some defensive mishaps, but things are settling down now.

I am still really freaked out... a 16 year old playing along side major league players...

3rd... two out and nobody on... I grounded out to AL Newman, playing third base.

4th... turnabout is fair play as I caught a pop up from Newman.

6th... now facing Ed Wojna with one out and the bases empty... got a nice single into left. Then I stole 2nd and Terry Kennedy threw it into centre so I took 3rd. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it home.

8th... another routine ground out, this one by Terry Kennedy... routine is starting to feel, well, routine...

8th... I was pinch-hit for Mike Aldrete

The Padres held on to beat the Giants 1-0.

The Giants are not doing well so far this spring... but maybe that is why I am getting a chance.

I am having a hard time making friends on the team. The age difference is too dramatic. I am rooming with a pitcher named David Linton. He is 19 and has no experience above Rookie League.

So far I am 4 for 9, which is pretty great. One of those is a double and have 2 RBI and 2 stolen bases. I haven't crossed the plate myself yet.

01-04-2017, 09:54 PM	#8
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,973 Blog Entries: 1	March 7th, 1985 I am playing again today... this time against the Padres. 1st inning... facing Andy Hawkins... kicked things off with a single! But then Chris Brown hit a liner to John Kruk and I got doubled off. Disappointing but nothing I could have done. 2nd... I handled a ground ball from Alan Wiggins with no problems. I think it was early nerves that caused some defensive mishaps, but things are settling down now. I am still really freaked out... a 16 year old playing along side major league players... 3rd... two out and nobody on... I grounded out to AL Newman, playing third base. 4th... turnabout is fair play as I caught a pop up from Newman. 6th... now facing Ed Wojna with one out and the bases empty... got a nice single into left. Then I stole 2nd and Terry Kennedy threw it into centre so I took 3rd. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it home. 8th... another routine ground out, this one by Terry Kennedy... routine is starting to feel, well, routine... 8th... I was pinch-hit for Mike Aldrete The Padres held on to beat the Giants 1-0. The Giants are not doing well so far this spring... but maybe that is why I am getting a chance. I am having a hard time making friends on the team. The age difference is too dramatic. I am rooming with a pitcher named David Linton. He is 19 and has no experience above Rookie League. So far I am 4 for 9, which is pretty great. One of those is a double and have 2 RBI and 2 stolen bases. I haven't crossed the plate myself yet. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ```````````````````````````````````````` Last edited by rpriske; 01-04-2017 at 09:59 PM.