NL Wild Card Instant Reaction: Giants Advance Thanks To Grand Slam, Bumgarner Gem

The San Francisco Giants avoided the fate of their neighbors across the Bay, building an early lead on the Pirates behind Brandon Crawford's grand slam and holding on thanks to a stunning complete game-shutout from Madison Bumgarner.

The Giants kept piling on, sending a gloomy crowd of 40,629 (the largest in PNC Park history) home disappointed after an 8-0 mauling.

Turning Point: This was a tense, scoreless affair until Brandon Crawford's 4th-inning grand slam. An eerily silent crowd never got back into the game, and San Francisco built on the momentum on the way to a comfortable victory.

Game MVP: Without a doubt, Giants SP Madison Bumgarner. San Francisco's 25-year-old ace dominated the Pirates lineup from top to bottom, striking out 10 in a stellar outing.

What's Next?: San Francisco moves on to face the top-seeded Washington Nationals in an NLDS matchup beginning October 3 on Fox Sports 1.