Bonds hits #754, making him one short of tying Hank Aaron and Pinch Hitter Mark Sweeney took sole possesion of 2nd place for all-time pinch hits at 151.

It was a rare day of no wind, so the ballpark played very small. Barry on a full count, slammed it center field. Wind or no wind he hit the fast ball deep and no question it was going to go out. The guy who caught it was whisked away with security around him. For the rest of the at-bats the walking area over right field was jam packed with people ready for the really special home run ball. Unfortunately, the rest of the pitchers didn’t want anything to do with Bonds and walked him unintentionally 4 times the rest of the night.

Giants looked like they were going to have another loss in their hands at certain points in the game, but they came back with some home runs throughout the game to comeback 3 different times and win 12-10. Giants are continuing to have better offense lately. Bonds seems to think the home run race is giving new energy to the offense. He may be right, whatever the case let’s hope it continues.

Pinch hitters don’t get enough credit, it is considered one of the hardest jobs to do. Congratulations to Mark Sweeney and hopefully he can break the all-time pinch hit record.