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Bullpen Implosion

The Giants were 55 - 0 in games in which they led after the 8th inning. Until last night, they were the last team in the National League with a perfect record in that regard. The Pirates, however, scored 4 in the 9th to win by a score of 6 - 4.

Madison Bumgarner started the game. He pitched well, although I think his concentration may be a bit better when something big is on the line, like the wild card spot for the playoffs. He threw 7 innings, gave up 2 runs (1 on a fat pitch that left the park) on 6 hits, struck out 5 and walked 2 in 99 pitches.