Jun 1, 2007; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds (25) receives an intentional walk in the first inning as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) catches at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2007 Howard Smith Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE
Ryan Howard (x2) is the only player in the history of Citizens Bank Park — which opened in 2004 — that has hit a ball into the third deck in right field.
Barry Bonds came damn close to doing so with his 713th career blast on May 7, 2006. The home run hit off of a fan's hand that was reaching over the railing in front of the McDonald's ad that's still resides on the facing of the third deck in right-center field.
Bonds moved to within one home run of Babe Ruth on the all-time home run list when he hit a 450-foot home run off Jon Lieber:
Jon Miller was on the call for that Sunday Night Baseball game that ultimately saw Bonds and the Giants fall 9-5 to the Phillies. The Hall of Fame broadcaster spoke to On Pattison recently about his memories of that home run, and calling many games at the height of Bonds' powers:
In a conversation with @TimKellySports, Hall of Fame broadcaster Jon Miller recalls the titanic home run Barry Bonds hit at Citizens Bank Park off the facing of the third deck in 2006. pic.twitter.com/6ivsYDN2NA
