Verlander Ends Giants' Record Winless Streak

Justin Verlander, age 42, ended a franchise-record 16-start winless streak by earning his first win as a San Francisco Giant, pitching five scoreless innings with one hit, five walks, and three strikeouts in a 9-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Verlander's performance improved his record to 1-8 with a 4.70 ERA over 84.1 innings pitched. Rafael Devers led the offense with three hits, including two home runs and four RBIs, while Matt Chapman contributed a two-run homer to break the game open. The win marked the Giants' second consecutive victory following a six-game losing streak. This result keeps the Giants in contention in the tightly contested National League West. The team hopes Verlander's breakthrough and Devers' performance will help fuel their playoff push.