In a 12-3 rout of the Braves, Pirates rookie outfielder Barry Bonds hits his first major league home run, off Craig McMurtry. Bobby’s son will become the all-time career home run leader, hitting 762 during his 22-year career playing for Pittsburgh and the San Francisco Giants.

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In a 12-3 rout of the Braves, Pirates rookie outfielder Barry Bonds hits his first major league home run, off Craig McMurtry. Bobby’s son will become the all-time career home run leader, hitting 762 during his 22-year career playing for Pittsburgh and the San Francisco Giants.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds, the son of former star Bobby Bonds, goes 4 for 5 with his first home run (off Craig McMurtry) as Pittsburgh whips the Atlanta Braves, 12 – 3.

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Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Barry Bonds, the son of former star Bobby Bonds, goes 4 for 5 with his first home run (off Craig McMurtry) as Pittsburgh whips the Atlanta Braves, 12 – 3.

Joe Niekro no-hits the Angels for 7 2/3 innings before Gary Pettis doubles‚ and Niekro combines with Al Holland for an easy 11 – 0 one-hitter. Dave Winfield homers twice for the Yankees.

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Joe Niekro no-hits the Angels for 7 2/3 innings before Gary Pettis doubles‚ and Niekro combines with Al Holland for an easy 11 – 0 one-hitter. Dave Winfield homers twice for the Yankees.