Marcos Breton: Series may be symbolic, but that symbolism has plenty of meaning

SAN FRANCISCO – Months ago, when baseball awoke from winter and prepared for a new season, these next few days were crucial dates circled on calendars by people who love the Giants. Ben Margot Associated Press Madison Bumgarner pitched well, but two bad fastballs left him in Cliff Lee's shadow. Ben Margot Associated Press Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee celebrates the final out at AT&T Park for his major league-leading fifth shutout of the season. Ben Margot Associated Press Cliff Lee had the Giants' batters off balance all night with his hard-breaking curveballs. He struck out eight, with no walks.