The San Francisco Giants avoided the fate of their neighbors across the Bay, building an early lead on the Pirates behind Brandon Crawford's grand slam and holding on thanks to a stunning complete game-shutout from Madison Bumgarner.
The Giants kept piling on, sending a gloomy crowd of 40,629 (the largest in PNC Park history) home disappointed after an 8-0 mauling.
Turning Point: This was a tense, scoreless affair until Brandon Crawford's 4th-inning grand slam. An eerily silent crowd never got back into the game, and San Francisco built on the momentum on the way to a comfortable victory.
Game MVP: Without a doubt, Giants SP Madison Bumgarner. San Francisco's 25-year-old ace dominated the Pirates lineup from top to bottom, striking out 10 in a stellar outing.
What's Next?: San Francisco moves on to face the top-seeded Washington Nationals in an NLDS matchup beginning October 3 on Fox Sports 1.
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