Friday, May 12, 2006
Ball that Would Have Been 714th Stays With Pierre
Cubs outfielder Juan Pierre, who reached into the stands Tuesday to rob Barry Bonds of what would have been his 714th homer, will keep the ball under lock and key. Pierre says the ball will go into his private trophy case at home. Bonds would have tied Babe Ruth had the ball gone out.
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