San Francisco outfielder Barry Bonds, in what might have been his final game as a Giant, made good with his final swing against the rival Dodgers, hitting a double in the sixth inning of a 4-2 loss to Los Angeles.
After his hit, Bonds raised his batting helmet and waved it to the noisy crowd at AT T Park.
Bonds left to chants of "Barry!
Barry!" and the cheers continued through Shea Hillenbrand's at-bat before the slugger emerged again from the dugout and waved.
No.
25, always loved in San Francisco despite steroids accusations and other personal problems, received warm ovations from the home fans. The 42-year-old slugger finished 1 for 2 to end his 14th season in the Bay Area and 21st of his big-league career.
"Hey, Barry, we'll see you next year!
" one man hollered at Bonds.
Bonds' five-year, $90 million contract is up after the season, but the Giants are likely to do everything they can to bring him back.
Bonds has 734 career home runs, 21 behind Hank Aaron's all-time record of 755.
With a run scored, Bonds tied his godfather, Willie Mays, for the all-time San Francisco mark with 1,480.
Arizona: The Diamondbacks said goodbye to fan favorite Luis Gonzalez after eight seasons. The club will not exercise its $10 million contract option on the 39-year-old outfielder.
Atlanta: The Braves will miss the playoffs for the first time since 1990.
Chicago: Andy MacPhail resigned as president of the Cubs after a victory over Colorado in what was likely Dusty Baker's final game as manager.
Cincinnati: The Reds finished 80-82, their best record since 2000 but their sixth consecutive losing season.
Colorado: The Rockies finished 76-86, a nine-win improvement from 2005.
Florida: Dan Uggla hit his 27th homer, a Marlins rookie record and a major-league record for home runs by a rookie second baseman.
New York: OF Cliff Floyd (left Achilles' heel) played for the first time since Tuesday and batted leadoff to get extra at-bats in a tuneup for the playoffs.
Philadelphia: Chase Utley doubled for his 203rd hit when a Marlins outfielder lost the ball in the sun. Ryan Howard followed with a single for his 149th RBI.
Pittsburgh: Salomon Torres made his 94th appearance, tying Kent Tekulve's club record.
Only the Dodgers' Mike Marshall (106 in 1974) has made more appearances.
San Diego: Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader with 482, gave up two home runs to Arizona before getting his 46th save in 51 chances.
San Francisco: The Giants could announce as soon as today that Felipe Alou won't return for a fifth season as manager.
Washington: OF Alfonso Soriano, a free agent-to-be, went 0 for 2 in what might have been his last game with the Nationals.
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