Bumgarner, Giants win NLCS opener

Madison Bumgarner is proving to be unbeatable on the road in the postseason.

Bumgarner struck out seven over 7 2/3 scoreless innings and made some history in the process, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series.

When it was all said and done, Bumgarner (1-0) set an MLB record with 26 2/3 scoreless innings in road playoff games. The southpaw also improved to 4-0 with a 0.59 ERA in four career playoff starts as a visitor.

It's not just Bumgarner who performs well away from home, as San Francisco posted its seventh consecutive postseason win on the road.

Pablo Sandoval went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored, while Brandon Belt and Travis Ishikawa both knocked in a run for the Giants.

Adam Wainwright (0-1) continued to labor for the Cardinals, allowing three runs -- two earned -- on six hits and three walks over 4 2/3 innings. Wainwright, who has reportedly dealt with elbow discomfort over the past couple of months, has allowed nine runs in nine innings this postseason.

Jake Peavy will take the hill for San Francisco on Sunday in Game 2, while St. Louis counters with Lance Lynn.

[SportsNetwork.com]