40 Madison Bumgarner, SP

Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner pitched more than well enough to win Wednesday, but the offense struggled in a 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Nationals.

Bumgarner went seven innings, allowing four hits and two walks. The run came on a solo home run by Bryce Harper that opened the scoring in the sixth inning. Bumgarner struck out five on 115 pitches but earned a no-decision.

Bumgarner's ERA dropped to 2.89 as he bounced back from his worst start of the season. Bumgarner (4-2) will go for his fifth win Tuesday against the Athletics. 

Giants starter Madison Bumgarner, who had a solid performance his last time out, took a step back as he endured his worst outing of the year Friday night against the Rockies.

Bumgarner (4-2), who failed to protect an early four-run lead, surrendered five runs in the fifth, including a grand slam to Jordan Pacheco that broke the game open. He was charged with nine runs -- seven earned -- and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings of work. He struck out four and walked two in a 10-9 defeat.

Bumgarner has allowed two home runs in his last three starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against Washington. He went 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA in two starts last season against the Nationals, including a complete game on Aug. 14, 2012.

Giants starter Madison Bumgarner, who allowed five runs his last time out at home, bounced back with an 11-strikeout performance as he picked up his fourth win of the season during Saturday's contest against the Braves.

Bumgarner (4-1), who made his eighth start of the season, pitched four scoreless innings before surrendering a run-scoring single to Paul Maholm in the fifth. The left-hander was charged with one run and four hits over seven innings of work in a 10-1 victory. He threw 70 of his 112 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 2.18. He walked two.

Bumgarner has struck out seven or more in four of his last five starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Friday at Colorado. He is 3-2 with a 3.53 ERA in his last six starts at Coors Field.