Giants' Verlander Winless in Eight Starts Despite 14-5 Victory

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander remains winless through his first eight starts with the team, despite several strong performances and opportunities for victories. In his latest outing against the Chicago Cubs, Verlander pitched five innings and left with a 5-3 lead, but the bullpen was unable to secure the win for him, resulting in another no-decision. The Giants ultimately prevailed in dramatic fashion, scoring nine runs in the 11th inning for a 14-5 victory—a franchise record for runs in a single extra inning. Manager Bob Melvin and Verlander both emphasized the team-first nature of baseball, with Verlander stating he focuses on giving the team a chance to win rather than on personal statistics. The lack of run support and bullpen struggles have contributed to Verlander's winless streak, though his individual performance has often been solid. The game also featured notable contributions from several Giants players and a historic offensive outburst in extra innings.