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Francoeur’s Slam Not Enough As Phils Fall To Bumgarner, Giants

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Madison Bumgarner struck out 11, overcoming a grand slam by Jeff Francoeur to pitch the San Francisco Giants past the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 Saturday.

Bumgarner (7-2) gave up the slam and a solo homer by Andres Blanco. The reigning World Series MVP gave up six hits and walked none in eight innings.

Bumgarner hit two singles and drove in a run as the Giants posted their fifth straight road win.

Nori Aoki got three hits and drove in two runs. He raised his major league-leading road batting average to .407.

Santiago Casilla pitched a scoreless ninth for his 17th save in 19 chances.