San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander opens up on his mechanical fix and hopes for a second-half turnaround after 15 winless starts.

Justin Verlander needed just one pitch to provide affirmation. Verlander began his afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies with a four-seam fastball on the outside corner to Trea Turner. The pitch clocked in at 95.

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The San Francisco Giants started off the 2025 season like they were shot out of a cannon, but this ace is still looking for a win.

The Phillies are a favorite (-134) against the Giants (+113). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Jesus Luzardo (7-5), and Justin Verlander (0-6) answering the bell for the San Francisco Giants.

Bryce Harper felt like he was getting close. Entering Wednesday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants, he was still searching for his timing — and his first extra-base hit — since returning from the injured list on June 30.

Verlander has qualified for a win—going at least five innings on the bump—in 10 of his 14 starts this season. The Giants have gone 3-11 in his 14 outings and haven't won a Verlander start since May 18—a 3–2 win over the Athletics when he allowed two runs on three hits and five walks in four innings.