SAN FRANCISCO -- The opener to Barry Bonds' 22nd big-league season Tuesday at AT&T Park didn't hinge on his pursuit of Hank Aaron. He didn't hit any home runs, so that story line will have to wait another day.
The nexus of this one came in the very first inning for Bonds, who bounced a single against the shift into the open five-hole, stole only his 10th base since the start of the 2004 season, and then was thrown out at home by San Diego first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.
The latter play occurred after shortstop Khalil Greene cleanly fielded a Ray Durham grounder, but bounced his throw beyond first base.
"My [freaking] tights were coming down," Bonds said after San Francisco's 7-0 loss to the Padres when asked why he slowed down rounding third base only to be nailed at home standing up.
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"My freaking tights were coming down"
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