May 20, 2006 4:32 AM EST

Playing designated hitter made no difference for Barry Bonds. At least not in his HR pursuit of Babe Ruth.

Bonds' homerless streak extended to nine games after the San Francisco slugger went 0-for-3, with a walk, in the Giants' 1-0 loss to Dan Haren and the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. Bonds remains stalled at 713 and one shy of tying Ruth for second place on the career list.

Via aol.com