Giants' Justin Verlander Extends MLB Winless Start To 14 Games

Justin Verlander is enduring a challenging 2025 MLB season with the San Francisco Giants, failing to secure a win through 14 starts and posting a 4.84 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP. Despite delivering five quality starts, Verlander has struggled with deception and mechanics, allowing hitters to easily execute against him, as evidenced by his recent rough outing where he gave up six earned runs in just three innings against the Athletics. The Giants have only won four games in his starts this season, and their offense has been particularly ineffective against left-handed pitchers, compounding Verlander's difficulties. Verlander remains determined to adjust and improve, drawing on past experiences of reinventing his pitching approach. Historically, only a handful of pitchers have failed to record a win in their first 14 starts while pitching at least 70 innings, but most eventually break through, suggesting Verlander could still find success this season. His next start will be critical as he aims to reverse his fortunes against the Phillies at home.