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BONDS CONTINUES CHASE HERE TONIGHT
Like a trash heap swept under the rug, the Rockies enjoyed nearly an entire season without having to worry about slugger Barry Bonds. But Bonds, who returned last week after missing most of 2005 following three knee operations, is back to being too much to ignore. Bonds is hitting .318 with four HRs and six RBIs since his return, and the Giants are 6-1 in that span. And Wednesday, Bonds got within seven homers of Babe Ruth on the all-time home run list at 707.
So when the Rockies play their last homestand of a mostly forgettable season, there will be just enough time for more fireworks. The Rox may still be waiting to catch up a generation, but Bonds is a sure Hall of Famer. And what better way for Bonds to catch the Babe than playing at Coors Field?
Left-hander Jeff Francis (13-12, 5.79 ERA), who has more wins than any rookie starting pitcher in the majors this season, gets the chore of pitching against Bonds tonight, a 6:05 p.m. start time. Sunny Kim will most likely go on Saturday (6:05 p.m.), with Sunday’s (1:05 p.m.) pitcher undecided.
