With his Giants down 6 – 0, Barry Bonds, with 23 stolen bases so far, attempts to steal second base but is thrown out. Ellis Burks then hits a home run and the Giants end up losing, 8 – 5. Bonds ends the game with a National League record of 15 straight times reaching base.

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On September 4, 1998 — With his Giants down 6 – 0, Barry Bonds, with 23 stolen bases so far, attempts to steal second base but is thrown out. Ellis Burks then hits a home run and the Giants end up losing, 8 – 5. Bonds ends the game with a National League record of 15 straight times reaching base.

 

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