Giants turn to Bumgarner with season on line

CHICAGO — The Giants are heading home with their backs against the wall, down 2-0 in the National League Division Series against the Cubs. The good news? They’re handing the ball to an October legend with their season on the line, same as they did Wednesday night at Citi Field.

Madison Bumgarner will take his unprecedented track record of October success with him to the mound as he starts Game 3 against the Cubs at AT&T Park on Monday night (9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT, FS1). The Giants have won nine straight elimination games in the postseason, the longest streak in playoff history. That run began with the Giants in a similar position four years ago: trailing the Reds, two games to none, in the NLDS.

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Is there anybody else the Giants would rather have on the mound with their season on the line?

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 7   CHC 1, SF 0 Gm 2 Oct. 8   CHC 5, SF 2 Gm 3 Oct. 10 9:30 p.m. CHC @ SF FS1 *Gm 4 Oct. 11 8 or 8:30 p.m. CHC @ SF FS1 *Gm 5 Oct. 13 8 or 8:30 p.m. SF @ CHC FS1 *- If necessary | All times listed ET • Division Series start time scenarios • Giants vs. Cubs NLDS coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Giants

“We feel confident with Bum on the mound,” Buster Posey said. “It’s a group of guys that have been through a lot of …

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