2 RBIs to ensure that Bonds was the winner against the current World Series champions. Bonds now tied on 4 home runs with Pujols and beating him in RBIs despite Albert having about 50% more at bats.
In an unprecedented move, MLB are considering chalking the win to Bonds rather than the winning pitcher to reflect an extraordinary performance tonight.
In an unprecedented move, MLB are considering chalking the win to Bonds rather than the winning pitcher to reflect an extraordinary performance tonight.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds drilled his 738th career home run Wednesday night, depositing a 2-2 pitch from St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Franklin over the right-field barrier with one out in the eighth inning.
Bonds now trails all-time home run leader Hank Aaron by 17.
Bonds' fourth home run of the season tied the score, 5-5. Franklin became the 437th pitcher to allow a home run to Bonds, extending the left fielder's Major League record. It also was the 42nd Giants "splash hit" into McCovey Cove in AT&T Park history, including 33 by Bonds.
Bonds now trails all-time home run leader Hank Aaron by 17.
Bonds' fourth home run of the season tied the score, 5-5. Franklin became the 437th pitcher to allow a home run to Bonds, extending the left fielder's Major League record. It also was the 42nd Giants "splash hit" into McCovey Cove in AT&T Park history, including 33 by Bonds.
