Bonds Prevails In Settlement

National League

San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds won’t have to split his property or his $44 million contract with his ex-wife, a judge ruled Monday in San Mateo, Calif.

A prenuptial agreement signed by Sun Bonds in February 1988 was valid, said Superior Court Judge Judith Kozloski.

“He’s very pleased,” said Robert Nachshin, lawyer for the 30-year-old outfielder. “He feels that the court confirmed his story. It was a cloud hanging over his head.”

Nachshin emphasized that Bonds’ wife and their two children, Nikolai, 5, and Shikari, 4, won’t be left penniless.

The judge has approved $30,000 a month in alimony and child support, although Sun Bonds’ attorneys have asked to increase that amount to $93,000.

Clearing the bases

Montreal Expos first baseman Cliff Floyd fractured and dislocated his left wrist in a second-inning collision with Todd Hundley of New York. … Vinny Castilla, who drove in 14 runs for Colorado, was the player of the week for May 8-14. … The Rockies farmed out three players, including former Spokane Indians standouts Jim Tatum and Lance Painter, to reach the 25-man limit.

Dodgers 4, Pirates 0

Los Angeles

Ramon Martinez held Pittsburgh hitless for 6 innings, and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter as Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh.

Martinez (4-1) retired the first 11 batters before walking Al Martin. Jeff King ended the no-hit bid by grounding a single in the hole past diving third baseman Dave Hansen.

Cubs 6, Giants 1

San Francisco

Steve Trachsel threw a three-hitter to win his 10th straight road game and Sammy Sosa hit his third homer in two games to lead Chicago past San Francisco.

Mets 5, Expos 3

New York

Edgardo Alfonzo’s tworun single capped a threerun, eighth-inning rally as New York prevented Montreal from completing a four-game sweep.

Braves 4, Rockies 0

Atlanta

Kent Mercker allowed four hits in eight innings and also singled in a run, and Javier Lopez homered as Atlanta beat Colorado.

The Braves improved their overall record against Colorado to 22-2.

Marlins 9, Phillies 1

Miami

Darrell Whitmore and rookie Quilvio Veras each homered to help Florida cool off Philadelphia, which began the game with baseball’s best record.

Padres 7, Cardinals 5

San Diego

Brad Ausmus had the first four-hit game of his career, and squeezed home the goahead run in the eighth inning, as San Diego beat St. Louis.