Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Pablo Sandoval stroked a three-run homer as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-2, in the middle contest of a three-game set.

Buster Posey and Michael Morse also homered while Hunter Pence contributed two doubles in the Giants' fourth straight win. Madison Bumgarner (1-0), who picked up a no-decision on Opening Day, surrendered two runs on eight hits with 10 strikeouts across 6 1/3 innings.

Andre Either and Juan Uribe each drove in a run and Scott Van Slyke crossed the plate twice for the Dodgers, who have dropped two straight games. Starter Paul Maholm (0-1) lasted only 4 1/3 innings in the defeat, giving up five runs on seven hits with two walks.