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This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/giants as Giants Pitcher Justin Verlander Accomplishes Unfortunate Feat . The San Francisco Giants have had a great season and are coming off an impressive series win against the Philadelphia Phillies.
San Francisco pitcher Justin Verlander speaks with the media after the Giants' 13-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday at Oracle Park.Giants starter Justin Verlander explains what went wro
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EssentiallySports on MSNVerlander Brother Blasts Giants Star's Winless StreakWhen you think of Justin Verlander, you think of dominance, Cy Young awards, and championship pedigree. The post Justin Verlander’s Brother Voices Frustration as Giants Star’s Winless Streak Extends Post-Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports.
In sum, Verlander pitched well enough to finally earn his first win of the season — his first win as a Giant. Instead, Verlander will go into the All-Star break with no victories and seven losses after allowing four runs — two earned — over six innings as the Giants were blown out, 13-0, by the Phillies.
The Phillies are a favorite (-134) against the Giants (+113). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Jesus Luzardo (7-5), and Justin Verlander (0-6) answering the bell for the San Francisco Giants.
Verlander has qualified for a win—going at least five innings on the bump—in 10 of his 14 starts this season. The Giants have gone 3-11 in his 14 outings and haven't won a Verlander start since May 18—a 3–2 win over the Athletics when he allowed two runs on three hits and five walks in four innings.
Patrick Bailey bounced a three-run, inside-the-park home run high off the right-field wall with one out in the last of the ninth inning Tuesday night, delivering the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 walk-off victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.