Verlander’s Stunning Performance: Can He Defy the Odds and Save the Giants’ Season?

Verlander's Stunning Performance: Can He Defy the Odds and Save the Giants' Season?

The Giants have had a very interesting season. They were well above .500, looking comfortable, and then they added a superstar in Rafael Devers. Since his addition, the team has struggled. I’m not trying to point a finger at Devers, but you don’t go and trade for a guy like him and expect that the team falls backwards, which is what has happened. The Giants are actually fairly balanced in their lineup with enough guys with pop, and some that hit for average. Unfortunately for them, lately, even when the offense is performing, the pitching is letting them down. Their pitching has been solid most of the year, but they’ve allowed 37 runs over the past four games. Today, the team turns to a veteran who could be making one of his final starts should he choose to retire, in Justin Verlander. Although he isn’t pitching like an Ace this season, Verlander has turned in a respectable campaign with a 3-10 record, 3.94 ERA, and a 1.37 WHIP. He has been a full run worse in road starts than in home outings, which could be a concern here. However, this has been his best month of the season, and it isn’t even close. He’s gone 13 innings and allowed one earned run over two starts. He faced the Diamondbacks once this season, going six innings and allowing two solo homers. 

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