Giants’ Justin Verlander Extends Winless Streak Amid Season Struggles

Justin Verlander's quest for his 300th career win has hit a significant snag during his first season with the San Francisco Giants, as he remains winless (0-5) after 13 starts, despite entering the year with 262 wins. The Giants' bullpen collapsed in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox, leading to a 5-2 loss and denying Verlander his first win, even after he left the game with a slim lead. Verlander's velocity and control have declined, and he has struggled to pitch deep into games, contributing to his longest career winless streak and a 4.52 ERA. The Giants' inconsistent offense has also failed to support him, often leaving him with little margin for error. While the 42-year-old's hopes of reaching the rare 300-win milestone are fading, he remains a likely first-ballot Hall of Famer thanks to his remarkable career achievements. Verlander, however, insists that the responsibility for the lack of wins is his alone, not his teammates'.