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.

On June 4 1986 — 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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