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Justin Verlander Ejected Following Disputed Strike Calls as Giants Drop Fifth Straight

The veteran’s dugout outburst reflected a season slump that has left the three-time Cy Young winner winless in 16 starts.

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Justin Verlander of the San Francisco Giants reacts after being taken out of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on July 18, 2025, in Toronto.
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Overview

  • Home-plate umpire Chad Whitson called two clear balls as strikes before ejecting Verlander from the dugout and taunting him about his early-inning struggles.
  • Verlander has yielded 14 earned runs over three July starts, resulting in a 9.26 ERA that has pushed his season mark to 4.99.
  • He has now gone 16 starts without a win, surpassing Matt Cain’s franchise record for a single-season winless streak.
  • The Giants were swept in Toronto and have lost five games in a row, dropping them 2½ games out of the National League’s final wild card spot.
  • After signing a one-year, $15 million deal this winter, Verlander’s late-career resurgence has been derailed by injuries and persistent control issues.