About an hour and a half before hitting his 754th career homer, Barry Bonds was aiming Ryan Klesko's unloaded, camouflage crossbow at reporters in the clubhouse. But he had his sights set on a different prize: Hank Aaron's coveted home run record.
Rick Vanden Hurk unloaded four straight fastballs before Barry smashed a changeup 404 feet just left of the centerfield wall, which he admired before beginning his slow trot around the bags.
In between innings, a taped message of congratulations from Michael Jordan played on the scoreboard in center field... kinda weird. Bonds was intentionally walked in his next four at-bats, most likely because no Marlins hurlers wanted to be the one to give up the big one. The fans weren't too happy, either way.
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-4 with 4 RBIs for the Marlins, accompanied by 4 more split between Mike Jacobs and Cody Ross and one each from Miguel Cabrera and Jeremy Hermida. Ten runs weren't enough for the Fish this time, however.
Pedro Feliz hit a three-run shot and Ray Durham drove in 3 runs for San Francisco while Benjie Molina added 2 RBIs of his own. Omar Vizquel and Mark Sweeney both nailed RBI singles in the six-run 6th.
There are two more games on this homestand where Barry has the opportunity to tie and pass Hank in friendly waters, before the Giants head back on the road to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dontrelle Willis pitches for the Marlins tonight, so the odds are in Barry's favor.
4 comments:
If anyone is going to give up the tying longball, it'll be D-Train.
It's probable.
I'll be there tonight. I've been there for 660 and 714, among many others =P so I have a good track record for Bonds homers.
It'll be a good night in SF
Come on career ending injury!
Seriously, every pitcher should just walk Bonds on a matter of principle.
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