SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Edgardo Alfonzo's sacrifice fly in the ninth Wednesday scored pinch-runner Eric Young and gave San Francisco a 7-6 decision over Colorado.
It was the second straight one-run win for the Giants, who improved to 25-9 in one-run games this season.
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J.T. Snow started the ninth with a single off Brian Fuentes (3-2). After Jose Cruz Jr. struck out, Barry Bonds narrowly missed a home run as he lined a ball off the right field wall for a single that moved Snow to third.
Alfonzo sent a 1-2 pitch into right field to score Young, giving San Francisco its fifth consecutive win.
Joe Nathan (9-3) worked a scoreless inning for the victory as four San Francisco relievers combined for 4 2/3 hitless frames.
