Bell’s Homer Saves Giants in the Ninth

David Bell hit a tiebreaking homer with two out in the ninth inning and Jeff Kent earlier hit a two-run homer as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies, 4-3, Monday night at Denver.

Bell hit a 3-and-1 pitch from Todd Jones (1-3) into the left-field seats for his 18th homer.

Felix Rodriguez (4-6) got the victory despite giving up a game-tying home run to Jay Payton in the eighth inning. Robb Nen worked the ninth inning for his 32nd save.

Barry Bonds went two for four to raise his average to .358--one point ahead of Colorado’s Larry Walker for the National League league. Walker got the day off to rest his dislocated rib.

Milwaukee 2, Chicago 1--Ben Sheets (8-15) pitched into the ninth inning and Jorge Fabregas had a two-run double for the Brewers at Milwaukee. The Cubs played without Sammy Sosa (strained muscle in neck) for the second consecutive game. Mark Prior (6-5) took the loss.