SAN FRANCISCO -- Madison Bumgarner delivered a typical performance to halt an atypical losing streak Monday night as the San Francisco Giants outlasted the San Diego Padres, 5-4.
The Giants had lost the last three games started by Bumgarner, who personally absorbed the decision in two of those defeats. Never had they dropped four consecutive outings of Bumgarner's. It didn't happen this time, either, as the left-hander struck out nine in 6 2/3 innings while allowing two runs and six hits.
Hunter Pence and Buster Posey homered to back Bumgarner. Every Giants starting position player hit safely except for Brandon Belt, who walked three times and scored twice.