May 13, 2010 11:06 AM EST

Madison Bumgarner gave up one earned run on seven hits over six innings of work in a Triple-A start at New Orleans on Wednesday. He also struck out five and walked one.

Bumgarner was a candidate for San Francisco's fifth starter job, but he was ineffective in Spring Training and struggled with his velocity.

In 35 innings in 2010, Bumgarner has a 4.37 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and just 24 strikeouts.

Via Christpher Reina/RealGM