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Giants’ Bumgarner strikes out eight in first rehab game

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WEST SACRAMENTO - He struck out the side in his first inning in more than two months. He struck out opposing pitcher Anthony Senzatela with a 61-mph eeephus pitch. On the first pitch he saw as a hitter since spring training, he singled.

Madison Bumgarner's minor-league rehab stint is not going to be long, if it continues at all.

The Giants need the big fella, and he provided a heaping helping of hope Saturday night in his return from a broken left hand.