Justin Verlander returned to the mound after a month-long absence but could not secure a win for the Giants, who fell 4-2 to the Guardians. Despite Rafael Devers joining the lineup, the Giants suffered their fourth consecutive loss, which included three losses after acquiring Devers. Verlander struck out six but allowed four runs, three earned, in his 83 pitches. Cleveland enjoyed its first series win in San Francisco in two decades. Devers had an off night at the plate, as the Giants struggle to find offensive consistency amid Verlander's ongoing winless streak.
Verlander, a 42-year-old right-hander, fell to 0-4 and remained winless 11 starts into his Giants' tenure. He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned) and one walk while striking out six.
His swings were aggressive and on time. Verlander had retired five Guardians in a row before Carlos Santana's grounder careened off the infield/outfield.
Cleveland has secured its first series win in San Francisco in 20 years and will go for the sweep in Thursday's 1:05 p.m. start.
Look, he had really good at bats last night. He just missed a breaking ball today. His swings were good, Melvin said.
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