 in elite company of their own. They passed the win mark of the 1953 ''Boys of Summer'' team based in Brooklyn that included Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider and other Hall of Famers.''I'm going to take a moment to appreciate what we did as an organization. We're talking about the regular season and all those great teams in Dodgers history,'' Roberts said. ''It takes a lot to accomplish what we accomplished as a group, as an organization, and there's a lot to be said for that. So very proud of everyone top to bottom. It's something that no one can take away from us and it speaks to the character, the work ethic, the talent, just the togetherness of everyone, so very proud.'' The Dodgers finished with the second-best record in the majors behind the 107-win Houston Astros.Chants of ''Bochy! Bochy!'' greeted him during introductions and son and former Giants pitcher Brett threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his ex-catcher father. Bochy held his grandson in the dugout before the game, too. Fans stood and cheered ''Bochy!'' again once the final out was made and a postgame ceremony ensued.Roberts ran back out onto the field to join the celebration of Bochy, with home run king Barry Bonds grabbing the blue Dodgers cap from his pal's head and tossing it into right field as Roberts became a good-natured punching bag in the rival colors.The 64-year-old Bochy, who guided the Giants to World Series championships in 2010, `12 and `14, waved and tipped his cap from the dugout before the game before doing some stretches against the back of the railing taking it all in as he promised to do from the start of the final week.Bochy finishes 2003-2029 in 4,032 games as a manager over 25 seasons, the first 12 with San Diego before 13 in San Francisco. He went 1,052-1,054 with the Giants, who wound up 77-85 in his final year and with four more wins than last season.Lefty Rich Hill worked three scoreless innings allowing one hit in his 13th start of the season for the Dodgers. Dustin May (2-3) pitched a perfect fourth for the win.A smiling Tim Lincecum was among the dozens of former players on hand for Bochy's farewell festivities, with groups walking out from center field representing various years. Lincecum, a two-time NL Cy Young Award winner with a pair of no-hitters, emerged alone at the very end to huge cheers. He didn't want to immediately reflect on Bochy, but offered his manager a warm embrace.The Giants attempted to make the loudest foghorn call the Bay Area has experienced by having fans turn their phones into a foghorn through the ballpark app or on the team's website.''We'll see you at Cooperstown,'' Giants CEO Larry Baer said in wishing Bochy well.KERSHAW TUNEUPClayton Kershaw pitched the bottom of the fifth in a playoff tuneup, getting one strikeout in a 1-2-3 inning. He pitched in relief for the first time since Sept. 22, 2009.Kershaw tipped his cap to Bochy, and the manager did so back.Roberts said the Dodgers are still discussing their Division Series rotation.BUMGARNER'S FAREWELL?Bochy promised MadBum would have his spikes on.Madison Bumgarner, who didn't pitch Sunday as had been originally planned, drew a rousing standing ovation before lining out as a pinch-hitter with two outs in the fifth against Kershaw.''It was cool,'' Kershaw said. ''Once he saw he was not pitching today it was some way to let the fans appreciate what he had done here. It's a good way to do it, get him there in against the lefty who he'd hit a few home runs against.'' San Francisco's big lefty tipped and waved his batting helmet in every direction to acknowledge the fans in what might have been his final moment in a Giants uniform.The 2014 World Series MVP can become a free agent, so Tuesday might have been his final start for the Giants. He is wrapping up a contract singed in April 2012 that included a $12 million contract option this year, and the Giants opted not to deal him at the trade deadline.Right-hander Dereck Rodriguez (6-11) started in Bumgarner's slot.ATTENDANCESan Francisco drew 2,707,760 fans in 2019, lowest home attendance in the ballpark's 20-year history. It's also the Giants' first time not reaching 3 million in attendance at home since 2008 and `09 and down from their 3,156,185 last year.TRAINER'S ROOMDodgers: RHP Joe Kelly, who hadn't pitched since Sept. 18 because of what the Dodgers called an overall body issue, recorded two outs in the sixth. ... LF A. J. Pollock returned to the lineup after sitting out Saturday with a left knee bruise he injured when hit by a pitch during Friday's 9-2 win. ... 3B Justin Turner missed his fifth straight game with back tightness but will get simulated work done during Tuesday's workout day back home ahead of the Division Series.UP NEXTSeven-time reigning NL West champion Los Angeles will hold a workout day Tuesday before opening the Division Series at Dodger Stadium against the wild card winner.---More MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/-Sports)
Giants hope to give Bochy good send-off against DodgersFLMBruce Bochy will manage his 4,032nd and final game on Sunday afternoon when he guides the San Francisco Giants into their regular-season finale against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.Bochy helped the Giants (77-84) win three World Series championships and owns a 1,052-1,053 record in 2,105 regular-season games with San Francisco. The 64-year-old will look to even his mark with the Giants as they aim to prevent a series sweep by the Dodgers (105-56)."I don't know how I'm going to feel when it's all over. I really don't," Bochy told USA Today. "I don't think it will really hit me until I'm home. But it's time to do this. I really believe that. It's been some ride." The Dodgers, who have won six straight games following Saturday's 2-0 victory, have enjoyed quite the ride this season and can make history on Sunday when they vie for their franchise-best victory total. The current contingent is tied with the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers, who featured Jackie Robinson and Duke Snider among other Hall of Famers.Los Angeles can no longer catch the Houston Astros for home-field advantage should they meet in the World Series after Houston won Saturday night.Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill (4-1, 2.59 ERA) will take the mound for the season finale after an abbreviated workload in his last outing.Hill struck out five batters over two scoreless innings at San Diego on Tuesday before departing with an ailing left knee.The 39-year-old, however, looked no worse for wear during Friday's bullpen session and was given the go-ahead to start the season finale by manager Dave Roberts."Richie was really good," Roberts said. "(Friday) was the best he's thrown the baseball, including the games. It was electric." Hill improved to 8-2 with a 2.31 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 16 career starts versus San Francisco after allowing two runs in five innings of a 7-2 victory on June 8.Giants right-hander Dereck Rodriguez (6-10, 5.27 ERA) will get the nod on Sunday after falling to 1-4 in his last six outings following a three-run effort over 1 1/3 innings in an 8-5 setback against Colorado.Rodriguez, who owns an 0-1 record in four career appearances (two starts) versus the Dodgers, surrendered two homers and five runs total in 4 2/3 frames of a 5-0 setback at Los Angeles on Sept. 8.Veteran Madison Bumgarner initially was penciled in to toss the finale before the decision was made to start Rodriguez."We thought that would be the best thing for both of us," Bumgarner said Saturday.With that said, the 2014 World Series MVP could make an appearance in a pinch-hitting role.Los Angeles' Justin Turner won't be afforded that option as Roberts said that he'd miss his fifth consecutive game on Sunday because of a sore back.Roberts said he is optimistic that Turner will be ready for Thursday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series."I'd like to see him in there (Sunday) to take a couple of at-bats, but with J. T., it's a simple swing. When he feels good, he performs," Roberts said. "Tuesday, we'll have a workout and we'll do some simulated games and let the pitchers throw to hitters, and he'd be a part of that. So, it's not imperative he plays (Sunday)." --Field Level Media
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