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Verlander Notches Win No. 266 as Giants Take Second Straight From Rockies

Colorado’s 118th defeat highlights a season marked by a post‑1900 worst run differential alongside 1,013 runs allowed.

Giants shortstop Willy Adames hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Friday's game against the Rockies at Oracle Park. 
Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of Friday's game at Oracle Park. 
Giants starter Trevor McDonald pitched seven solid innings against the Rockies, allowing three runs and striking out 10 at Oracle Park on Friday. 
Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos hits a single during the sixth inning of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park. 

Overview

  • Justin Verlander struck out seven over six innings, allowing two solo homers, to finish his season at 4-11 with a 3.85 ERA and 266 career wins.
  • Casey Schmitt’s three-run homer staked San Francisco to an early lead, Rafael Devers added late insurance with an RBI double, and Spencer Bivens secured the 4-3 win after a rocky ninth.
  • Colorado’s 118th loss is the most in the National League since the 1962 Mets, capping a year with a minus-419 run differential and 1,013 runs allowed.
  • On Friday, rookie Trevor McDonald earned his first MLB win with 10 strikeouts in seven innings as Willy Adames hit his 29th homer and Heliot Ramos launched a three-run shot in a 6-3 victory.
  • Germán Márquez was pulled after 4 1/3 innings and six earned runs Friday in what was widely framed as a likely final Rockies start as he nears free agency.