PHILADELPHIA -- To Madison Bumgarner, statistics might as well be hieroglyphics. He reinforced this belief Saturday with his multifaceted performance in the Giants' 7-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bumgarner felt strong and, as usual, looked it. He struck out 11 and walked none in eight innings, delivering the type of performance observers have come to expect from last year's World Series and National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player. Moreover, he contributed a pair of key singles to the Giants' lively offense.
Bumgarner also yielded five runs, matching a season high and ending an eight-start streak in which he allowed three earned runs or fewer.