Barry Bonds' pursuit of Hank Aaron's career home run record was marred by controversy, as Bonds was ensnared in a steroid scandal stemming from his involvement with BALCO. On August 8, Bonds hit a 3-2 pitch from Nationals pitcher Mike Bascik into the seats at AT&T Park for his 756th career homer, one ahead of Aaron's mark that had stood for 33 years. Bonds hit six more home runs that season, the last of his career, leaving the record at 762.
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