Overview

• Justin Verlander returned from the injured list on Wednesday and allowed four runs over 4 2/3 innings in a 4-2 loss to the Guardians, remaining winless in 11 starts with San Francisco.
• Daniel Schneemann’s three-run homer off Verlander in the fourth inning powered Cleveland to its first series victory in San Francisco since 2005.
• The Giants have dropped four straight games and managed just four runs in their last two outings while going 1-for-19 with runners in scoring position.
• Rafael Devers is 2-for-8 with a walk in his first two games as a Giant, including an 0-for-3 showing on Wednesday.
• Logan Webb (6-5, 2.58 ERA) is scheduled to face Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.89 ERA) in Thursday’s series finale as San Francisco looks to avoid being swept.