Logan Webb Endures Third Consecutive Rough Start Amidst Giants' Rotation Challenges

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb continued his recent struggles with his third consecutive rough outing, tying a season low by lasting only four innings and surrendering a season-high six earned runs in the Giants' 8-1 loss to the New York Mets. This recent stretch marks the worst of his career, as he has now given up 16 earned runs over his last three starts, and his ERA has climbed to 3.38 after previously being 2.62 in early July. Webb allowed 12 earned runs in his last two home starts, including an early two-run deficit and a solo homer to Francisco Lindor in his latest appearance. Webb admitted he needs to be better, stating he feels fine physically and is not using his workload as an excuse. His decline is a clear reflection of the Giants' battered rotation, which is 'leaking oil' with only three healthy starters, notably after Hayden Birdsong was optioned and Landen Roupp suffered elbow inflammation, forcing the bullpen to cover extended innings.