Giants Blow Away Royals In Game One

(Kansas City, MO) -- Madison Bumgarner tossed seven innings of one-run ball to lead the Giants in a 7-1 victory over the Royals in Game One of the World Series from Kauffman Stadium. Bumgarner allowed just three hits and a walk while striking out five and Hunter Pence hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run first inning.

Pablo Sandoval also drove in two for San Francisco, which takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Salvador Perez broke up the shutout with a solo homer in the seventh for Kansas City. James Shields was tagged for five runs in three-plus innings and suffered the loss. KC will host Game Two on Wednesday.

Tuesday, October 21 Scoreboard

MLB Playoffs

San Francisco Giants 7, Kansas City Royals 1
(Giants lead best-of-seven World Series, 1-0)

Wednesday, October 22 Schedule (Time Central)

MLB Playoffs

7:07 p.m. - San Francisco Giants at Kansas City Royals
(Giants lead best-of-seven World Series, 1-0)