Bobby Bonds delivers a walk-off three-run double to left field to complete San Francisco’s amazing come-from-behind victory
On May 1, 1973 — The San Francisco Giants, one out from defeat, score seven runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to stun the Pirates at Candlestick Park, 8-7. The rallet starts with Chris Speier on first base. Three batters after Chris Arnold pinch-hits a two-out grand slam, Bobby Bonds delivers a walk-off three-run double to left field to complete San Francisco’s amazing come-from-behind victory.
“I wasn’t even going to stay on the bench” Bonds said, “After I lead off the 9th I didn’t think I would get a chance to hit again.”
The Pirates starter Bob Moose got the first two outs but neither relief pitcher Ramon Hernandez or Dave Giusti could get an out to close out the game.
Only 7,400 fans were in attendance.
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