Madison Bumgarner gets nod for Giants in World Series opener

The reliable southpaw is getting the ball for another important Game 1. Left-hander Madison Bumgarner will pitch the World Series opener for the San Francisco Giants at Kansas City on Tuesday. Manager Bruce Bochy made the expected announcement Saturday as his team worked out under sunny skies, one day before traveling. Bumgarner, an 18-game winner, was voted N.L. Championship Series MVP as the Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals in five games. Jake Peavy will start Game 2 for the Giants and will be followed by Tim Hudson and Ryan Vogelsong. According to multiple reports, the Royals will go with James Shields in Game 1 and Yordano Ventura in the second game.

Associated Press