Chipper Jones spoils Floridaā€™s bid for a shutout when he homers in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Bravesā€™ 5-1 loss at Turner Field. The Atlanta third baseman joins Eddie Murray (1,917) and Mickey Mantle (1,509) in becoming only the third switch hitter in major league history to compile 1,500 RBIs.

ByTom

Chipper Jones spoils Floridaā€™s bid for a shutout when he homers in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Bravesā€™ 5-1 loss at Turner Field. The Atlanta third baseman joins Eddie Murray (1,917) and Mickey Mantle (1,509) in becoming only the third switch hitter in major league history to compile 1,500 RBIs.

After four days of deliberation, the jury in theĀ Trial of Barry BondsĀ returns a guilty verdict on the charge of obstruction of justice, while failing to reach a decision on the three charges of perjury the slugger was also facing.Ā Barry BondsĀ faces up to 10 years in jail for the felony conviction, although probation is a more likely; Judge Susan Illston may however decide to re-try the three charges which resulted in a hung jury.

ByBaseball

After four days of deliberation, the jury in theĀ Trial of Barry BondsĀ returns a guilty verdict on the charge of obstruction of justice, while failing to reach a decision on the three charges of perjury the slugger was also facing.Ā Barry BondsĀ faces up to 10 years in jail for the felony conviction, although probation is a more likely; Judge Susan Illston may however decide to re-try the three charges which resulted in a hung jury.