Madison Bumgarner (7-2, 1.91 ERA) takes the hill for the San Francisco Giants (35-25) as they square off against David Price (7-2, 4.88 ERA) and the Boston Red Sox (34-24) in the second of a two-game series at AT&T Park. The Red Sox won the last game 5-3, and Boston leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 10:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 8 and can be seen on CSBA and NESN.
Bumgarner pitched 7.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs, striking out 11 and walking two in a 6-0 win over the Braves. Brandon Belt (.297, 27 Rs, 6 HRs, 28 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Price went 7.0 innings, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out five and walking four in a 5-2 defeat to the Blue Jays in his last outing. Jackie Bradley Jr. (.321, 31 Rs, 9 HRs, 38 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with two runs and one stolen base.
Notes
The Giants managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Red Sox who are coming in with a 21-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Red Sox are 2-14. The Giants have a 7-22 record when opponents outhit them.
San Francisco ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 50 this season. Boston ranks in the top half at 11th with 72.
Ranking ninth, Boston is in the top 10 of the league in walks, notching 202 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at fourth with 221.
When the Giants hit at least one home run, they are 22-13. When the Red Sox hit at least one homer, they have a 25-17 record.
