Despite a starting pitching staff that was injured/on fumes/at the end of their competitive pitching abilities, Bumgarner reminded them - and us - that they were the San Francisco Giants: when they get to the postseason, they win.
Bumgarner's unprecedented achievement not just a cherry on top but the crowning achievement of the franchise's successful pivot from Barry Bonds to a new young core that could win it all.
Ten years later, we’re still yearning for those good times in such large measure, reflecting on the significance of Bumgarner’s dominant performance during the Giants' successful 2014 postseason.
He allowed just 1 run in 21 innings, and pitched a shutout in Game 5 to give the team a 3-2 series lead. The Kansas City Royals were relieved they didn’t have to face him again.
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