Overview

• Justin Verlander remains winless in his first eight starts with the Giants, marking the longest such drought of his 20-year career.
• Despite Verlander's solid pitching, including a 1.96 ERA over his previous three starts, bullpen collapses have repeatedly cost him potential victories.
• On May 6, the Giants scored nine runs in the 11th inning at Wrigley Field, the most in an extra inning in franchise history, to defeat the Cubs 14-5.
• Manager Bob Melvin and teammates have expressed support for Verlander, acknowledging his strong performances and the misfortune of missed wins.
• Verlander, 42, signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Giants in January and continues his pursuit of 300 career wins, needing 38 more to reach the milestone.