Verlander Ends Streak, Earns First Win with Giants

Justin Verlander, 42, earned his first victory with the San Francisco Giants by tossing five scoreless, one-hit innings in a rain-affected outing against the Atlanta Braves, snapping his record 16-game single-season winless streak. Verlander, who joined the Giants this season, now has 263 career wins and moves closer to the 300-win milestone. Despite issuing five walks, he was backed by Rafael Devers, who went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs. The Giants outscored the Braves 18-3 over the final two games, clinching the series and ending a six-game losing streak. The win strengthened the Giants' playoff hopes and marked manager Bob Melvin's 1,651st career victory, moving him into 20th place all-time among MLB managers. Atlanta's homestand concluded with the loss.