Behind Bonds' home run, Giants slip by slumping Cincinnati

CINCINNATI - For the first time in his season of setbacks andscandals, Barry Bonds is feeling really good. And the feeling isrubbing off on his teammates.

Bonds hit a tying, two-run homer in the eighth inning - No. 730overall - and Shea Hillenbrand had a solo shot in the 10th that sentthe surging San Francisco Giants to a 5-4 victory over the slumpingCincinnati Reds on Monday night.

For most of the season, Bonds has been a focal point for his chaseof baseball's home run record and a grand jury's investigation of hisconduct. With his legs feeling strong again, he's become the focalpoint of San Francisco's comeback.

"I'm feeling a lot better," said Bonds, who …