Giants hang on to reward Bumgarner

SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner delivered a typical performance to halt an atypical losing streak Monday night as the San Francisco Giants outlasted the San Diego Padres, 5-4.

The Giants had lost the last three games started by Bumgarner, who personally absorbed the decision in two of those defeats. Never had they dropped four consecutive outings of Bumgarner’s. It didn’t happen this time, either, as the left-hander struck out nine in 6 2/3 innings while allowing two runs and six hits.

Hunter Pence and Buster Posey homered to back Bumgarner. Every Giants starting position player hit safely except for Brandon Belt, who walked three times and scored twice. Jemile Weeks and Matt Kemp kept San Diego in the game by doubling and scoring in the third and sixth innings, respectively. Alexei Ramirez and pinch-hitter Brett Wallace lined eighth-inning RBI singles before Giants closer Santiago Casilla halted San Diego’s rally.

MOMENTS THAT MATTEREDSpan’s slick play: With runners on first and second, one out and the score tied, 1-1, in the third inning, the Padres appeared destined to forge ahead when Kemp launched a drive to deep center field. Denard Span tracked the ball expertly, timed his leap …

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