Barry Bonds, and Durham then walked, and Molina came up and hit a three-run home run to left-center field, to finish a nine-run inning.
[2] Later in May, on Mother's day, the 13th, rookie Fred Lewis hit for the cycle, in his 16th Major League game, becoming only the 22nd Giant to do so.
He is only the fourth player in Major League history to hit his first home run as part of a cycle, joining, Cliff Heathcote, Gary Ward, and Luke Scott.
[8] On August 8, Bonds added to his home run total, when he hit his 757th career homer into McCovey cove.
On May 3, starting pitcher Russ Ortiz suffered elbow neuritis and was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
The very next day, May 4, reliever Scott Munter was recalled from Fresno and first baseman Lance Niekro was designated for assignment.
On May 10, Dave Roberts was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to elbow surgery and Todd Linden was designated for assignment.
To end the month, the team's closer Armando Benítez was traded to the Marlins for pitcher Randy Messenger.
On June 9, catcher Eliézer Alfonzo was placed on the 15-day disabled list and Guillermo Rodríguez was recalled from Fresno.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.