Whicker: Kike Hernandez vs. Madison Bumgarner turns into another mismatch (for the Dodgers)

SAN FRANCISCO — Ten plate appearances can be a mirage. Twenty can be a crapshoot. When you get to 40 or so, the forensic evidence builds.
Not every Dodger was thrilled to see Madison Bumgarner glowering from the pitching rubber Friday night, particularly since the Giants lefty was originally scheduled to pitch Wednesday.
Bumgarner wanted the start pushed back to extend as little hospitality to the guests as he could. But Kiké Hernandez had reason to look forward. He was 16 for 36 li