San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner (11-6, 3.12) started Tuesday night’s game against the San Diego Padres and their right-hander Edinson Volquez (6-7, 3.34).
The Giants, who have won five of their last seven, have a slim lead in the National League West Division while the Padres, who have won seven of their last nine on the road, are in fourth place.
Before the game, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Pablo Sandoval was feeling comfortable at first base. He also said of Buster Posey, who was 3-for-4 with four RBI in Monday night’s 7-1 win over the Padres, “It’s fun to watch good hitters when they are locked in.”
Padres manager Bud Black said Alexi Amarista will be fine after leaving Monday’s game early with a jammed thumb. “I think we dodged a bullet,” Black said.
Sergio Romo replaces Bumgarner for the top of the eighth.
Updated Bumgarner season stats: 11-6, 3.10.
Updated Volquez season stats: 6-7, 3.10.
Melky Cabrera extended his hitting streak to 11 games with an infield single in the eighth inning.
End of eight innings: Giants 2, Padres 2
In Wednesday’s afternoon game, Tim Lincecum (4-10, 5.79) goes for the Giants against Padres’ Jason Marquis (3-5, 3.79).
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