CHASING AARON

Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth’s home run record of 714 in 1974, and finished with 755. Barry Bonds is closing in on Aaron’s record:

* Home runs: 751.

* Projected date to break record: Aug. 7, vs. Wash.

* Next for Giants: vs. Dodgers, tonight (Chad Billingsley).

* Bonds vs. Billingsley: .500 (2 for 4, 1 homer).