21.   Bonds had no further comment on his role in the game.

22.   Bonds had only two swings in five at-bats as he walked once, was plunked once by Clemens and was intentionally walked three times.

23.   Bonds has had a reputation for being testy, arrogant and aloof, for irking even his own teammates.

24.   Bonds may have a tough time doing that at Enron Field after the way the Astros approached him Tuesday.

25.   Bonds has a half-dozen games left to match Big Mac, or exceed him.

26.   Bonds has good reason not to get caught up in a home-run derby.

27.   Bonds has had a subpar season.

28.   Bonds has had his problems off the field.

29.   Bonds has his caring side, especially when it comes to children.

30.   Bonds may not have much more time to slide today.