Bumgarner, Giants Blank Royals For 3-2 World Series LeadMadison Bumgarner tossed a four-hitter to help the Giants beat the Royals 5-0 Sunday night for a 3-2 Series edge.
Playoff Pinch Hits: Royals Getting More Value From Payroll Than GiantsThe Kansas City Royals are one of MLB's thriftiest teams, while the San Francisco Giants are one of its highest-spending teams.
Cardinals Top Giants 6-4 In NLCS OpenerMadison Bumgarner allowed two homers and got knocked out early for the second time this postseason and the San Francisco Giants once again got off to a bad start to a series at home, losing Game 1 of the NL championship series 6-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.