Justin Verlander Secures First Giants Win, Snapping Historic Winless Streak

Justin Verlander earned his long-awaited first victory with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, pitching five scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. This significant 9-3 win, which marked his 263rd MLB career victory (placing him 41st all-time), ended a remarkable 16-game winless streak, the longest by a Giants pitcher in franchise history and more than double his previous career high. In his 17th start of the 2025 season, the 42-year-old right-hander allowed just one hit despite issuing five walks and navigating a challenging 40-pitch first inning, battling through light rain in the fifth. Prior to this milestone, Verlander held an 0-8 record with a 4.99 ERA, which would stand as his second-worst career mark. Giants manager Bob Melvin praised Verlander's toughness for battling through the early innings, and the clubhouse, including third baseman Matt Chapman, celebrated the long-awaited win by gifting him a bottle of wine.