Overview

• Pittsburgh won 3-1 Tuesday night at Oracle Park, extending the Giants’ losing streak to five and dropping them to 54-54.
• Justin Verlander struck out seven over five innings and allowed only one run but received just two hits of support from San Francisco’s offense.
• The Pirates amassed 12 hits and took control with an eighth-inning rally aided by two infield misplays.
• Pittsburgh’s relievers have allowed just five earned runs over their last 27 innings, and closer David Bednar secured his 17th save as trade chatter swirls.
• With Friday’s deadline looming, the Giants seek stability to climb above .500 while the Pirates weigh bullpen offers as GM Ben Cherington warns against trading pitching depth.