Giants take 2-0 leadSan Francisco: The San Francisco Giants moved a step closer to claiming a second title in three years by blanking the punchless Detroit Tigers 2-0 yesterday to extend their World Series lead.
Detroit was held to two hits by Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo, failing to reach second base after the second inning as the Giants opened a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series.
Hunter Pence was involved in both Giants runs, racing home from third on a double-play in the seventh inning and then lofting a sacrifice fly in the eighth to score Angel Pagan.
Bumgarner, who was yanked from the starting rotation in Game One of the National League Championship Series, gave up only two hits over seven innings to earn the victory.
The Giants managed only five hits against four Tigers pitchers but were able to take full advantage of their few chances.
Detroit’s Doug Fister continued his brilliant postseason pitching, but was forced to absorb the loss after giving up four hits and one run over six innings.
He surrendered that run in the seventh but pitched to only one batter when Pence had a lead-off single.
Gregor Blanco followed with a bunt to load the bases. Crawford, the third left-handed hitter in a row, then hit into a double-play
An inning later, three walks loaded the bases, allowing Pence to hit his run-scoring sacrifice fly to right. REUTERS
