Game Thread #120: Athletics at Giants

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty ImagesAs September looms closer and the pennant chases ramp up, the A’s have a set of important matchups in the bay. Today marks the start of the yearly Bay Bridge Series between the A’s and Giants, with this two game set in San Francisco. Last year the Athletics took the series 4-2, and look to hold on to The Bridge trophy this year.

Starting for the Giants today is Madison Bumgarner. While not having as strong of a year as he was known for during the Giants’ dominant years, Bum has had flashes of brilliance, including his last start which was 7 innings of one-hit baseball against the Phillies. This year has also held some much poorer appearances, like 5 innings…