Madison Bumgarner is the first pitcher to hit two home runs on Opening Day in MLB history.

GIANTS IN-GAME NOTES

This is his first-ever multi-homer game.

The only other Giants pitchers to homer twice in a game (since 1913) are: Jim Gott (May 12, 1985 vs. STL), Jim Hearn (July 9, 1955 vs. Brooklyn), Dave Koslo (July 7, 1949 vs. Philadelphia), Art Nehf (July 29, 1924 vs. St. Louis) and Hal Schumacher (April 24, 1934 at Philadelphia).

He’s the fourth Giants pitcher to pitch and hit a home run on Opening Day. The full list fromElias:

Year                            Date                                       Team/Opp                Player

1956                          04/17/1956                         NYG vs PIT                Johnny Antonelli    

1929                          04/18/1929                         NYG at PHN              Larry Benton        

1884                          05/01/1884                         NYN vs CHI               Mickey Welch

2017                          04/02/2017                        SFG at ARI                Madison Bumgarner

Bumgarner now has 16 career home runs, the most for any active player whose primary position is pitcher.

Bumgarner holds the Giants franchise record for home runs by a pitcher with 16, surpassingJohnny Antonelli (15) and Hal Schumacher (15).

Most recent Giants to hit 2+ HR on Opening Day: Madison Bumgarner (2017),  Barry Bonds (2002), Matt Williams (1994),  Willie Mays (1964), Bob Elliott (1952).