The Giants have lost Justin Verlander's last six starts, all by at least two runs. At age 42, his fastball is averaging 94 mph and he is 0-3 with a 5.67 ERA on the road. Spencer Strider is regaining his dominant form, with 19 strikeouts over his last two starts (12.2 innings). He owns a 2.81 ERA over his last four starts. Back the Braves on the run line.
Atlanta didn't cooperate on Tuesday whatsoever but at least reset the bullpen in a blowout loss. Wednesday starter Spencer Strider looks completely healthy these days with a 2.55 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 42.2 innings in his past seven starts. It's the end of a six-game trip for the Giants, who are 1-4 on it. Justin Verlander should have retired last year as he's 0-8 with a 4.99 ERA. That's sad, but I don't feel sorry for JV as he has had an amazing career. Don't blame him returning one more year at $15 mil. Certainly would be fine with -1 here.
Iglesias earned the save in Thursday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Holmes (8-5) earned the win against the White Sox on Thursday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings.
Roupp (7-13) took the loss against the Guardians on Thursday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out two.
The Giants placed Winn on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow neuritis.
Adames went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Cleveland.
The Giants recalled Sanmartin from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.
Smith earned the save in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Guardians, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out five over two scoreless innings.
Mendez was reinstated from High-A Eugene's 7-day injured list Tuesday and assigned to Double-A Richmond.
Smith-Shawver didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.
Gilbert is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
