SAN DIEGO -- The Giants are prepared to observe the spirit of competition by using their fiercest competitor of all: Madison Bumgarner.
Should the National League West race remain undecided as the regular season's final weekend approaches, Bumgarner could pitch the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, Sept. 28, at AT&T Park. The Dodgers entered Monday a half-game behind first-place Colorado in the National League West.
Manager Bruce Bochy and pitching coach Curt Young said that the Giants possibly would insert Casey Kelly for a spot start next Wednesday, Sept.