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Bassitt's Dominant Start Fuels Blue Jays' 4-0 Shutout of Giants

Saturday’s matchup features Giants right-hander Logan Webb facing Toronto lefty Eric Lauer in pursuit of a ninth consecutive home win.

Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander heads to the dugout after being taken out in the third inning Friday against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander (35) is taken out of the game by manager Bob Melvin against the Toronto Blue Jays during third inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, July 18, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Overview

  • Chris Bassitt worked 6⅓ scoreless innings with five strikeouts and no walks to earn his 10th victory of the season.
  • Three relievers combined with Bassitt to record Toronto’s seventh team shutout, preserving the 4-0 result.
  • Justin Verlander allowed four runs on nine hits in 2⅔ innings, extending his career-worst winless streak to 16 starts.
  • The win improved Toronto’s home record to 33-16 and kept the Blue Jays two games clear atop the AL East at 55-41.
  • Toronto has won 14 of its last 18 games as it kicks off the second half following the All-Star break.