SAN FRANCISCO -- Madison Bumgarner did it all Friday night at AT&T Park.While it wasn't surprising to see him go six innings in a winning effort, Bumgarner had the ballpark rocking after his fourth-inning grand slam, which propelled the Giants to a 6-5 win over the visiting Rockies.The lefty has developed a reputation as a hard-hitting pitcher throughout his career, but he completely outdid himself against Rockies southpaw Jorge De La Rosa. 
In his first at-bat, Bumgarner brought fans out of their seats as he lifted one high in the air to left field, sending Carlos Gonzalez to the warning track for a long sacrifice fly that scored Brandon Crawford from third base. The next inning, Bumgarner hit a no-doubt shot to the left-field bleachers on the first pitch he saw, clearing the loaded bases and giving himself a nice 6-3 lead.It marked the first grand slam by a Giants pitcher since Shawn Estes did the deed on May 24, 2000. With his five-RBI night, Bumgarner has driven in more runs than San Francisco regulars Pablo Sandoval (four) and Hunter Pence (three) have all season.Still, he left something to be desired on the mound. Struggling with location, Bumgarner was knocked around early by the Rockies, who sent six men to the plate in the first inning while scoring the game's first run. Carlos Gonzalez added another big blow in the third when he recorded a no-doubt home run into McCovey Cove, his fifth career long ball against Bumgarner, the most by any player.The Rockies also tacked on another run in the sixth with a pair of doubles by Jordan Pacheco and Charlie Culberson, but Bumgarner gave himself enough support to earn his second win of the year. He allowed four earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out seven.Alex Espinoza/ MLB.com
In his first at-bat, Bumgarner brought fans out of their seats as he lifted one high in the air to left field, sending Carlos Gonzalez to the warning track for a long sacrifice fly that scored Brandon Crawford from third base. The next inning, Bumgarner hit a no-doubt shot to the left-field bleachers on the first pitch he saw, clearing the loaded bases and giving himself a nice 6-3 lead.It marked the first grand slam by a Giants pitcher since Shawn Estes did the deed on May 24, 2000. With his five-RBI night, Bumgarner has driven in more runs than San Francisco regulars Pablo Sandoval (four) and Hunter Pence (three) have all season.Still, he left something to be desired on the mound. Struggling with location, Bumgarner was knocked around early by the Rockies, who sent six men to the plate in the first inning while scoring the game's first run. Carlos Gonzalez added another big blow in the third when he recorded a no-doubt home run into McCovey Cove, his fifth career long ball against Bumgarner, the most by any player.The Rockies also tacked on another run in the sixth with a pair of doubles by Jordan Pacheco and Charlie Culberson, but Bumgarner gave himself enough support to earn his second win of the year. He allowed four earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out seven.Alex Espinoza/ MLB.com
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