I just read this tidbit about last night's Giants' game in the write-up of today's affair:

When Bonds struck out swinging in the seventh Monday night, it marked the first time he struck out by swinging and missing on three pitches since Aug. 26, 1998, against the Mets' Hideo Nomo in a loss to New York at Candlestick Park, according to STATS Inc.

Whatever you think about the steroid controversy, there's no performance-enhancing substance that can be remotely regarded as an explanation for that brand of excellence. I mean, we're talking almost seven years here! BTW, did I mention that the Giants are only five games out?

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