All you really need to know about this game: Tomko yields walk to first batter on 4 pitches

For good measure, also allows several of his signature, momentum-killing 2-strike hits, back-to-back doubles, and go-ahead HRs; meanwhile, AZ's Vargas (pregame ERA 10.18) holds SF to 4 runs.

6-4 loss vs AZ   |   29-40
     Bonds back in July?    ESPN: yes  -   Bonds: no

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