- San Francisco left-hander Madison Bumgarner will start game one of the National League Championship Series when the Giants host the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, the Giants said on Saturday. The Cardinals previously announced Lance Lynn would be their starter in the opener of the best-of-seven series. San Francisco started top right-hander Matt Cain twice during the NL Division Series win over the Cincinnati Reds, paving the way for the 23-year-old Bumgarner to get the opening championship series assignment. Bumgarner went 16-11 during the regular season with a 3. ...