US EditionJustin Verlander earns a win in final start of year as Giants hold off Rockies 4-3
Justin Verlander struck out seven over six innings in his 20th MLB season finale, helping the Giants improve to 10-2 against the Rockies this year.
- At Oracle Park, Justin Verlander struck out seven over six innings to win his final start as the Giants beat the Rockies 4-3 Saturday.
- The 42-year-old Justin Verlander signed a $15 million, one-year contract and finished his 20th season with career start No. 555, posting a 4-11 record, 3.85 ERA and 137 strikeouts over 152 innings.
- Supporting the starter, the bullpen of Junior Peguero, Tristan Beck, Ryan Walker and Seth Bivens combined for scoreless relief, with Casey Schmitt hitting a three-run homer in the second.
- The win improved San Francisco Giants to 79-81, keeping them in fourth place in the NL West, while Colorado Rockies fell to 43-117, marking their 118th loss.
- With one game remaining, the Giants aim to finish strong while Manager Bob Melvin said he'd love to see Justin Verlander back this coming year with potential offers expected.
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Rockies lose again, Giants get closer to .500 record in win
Casey Schmitt smacked a three-run homer, Justin Verlander won what could be his final game in San Francisco, and the Giants held on for a 4-3 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Saturday afternoon.
Associated Press News
Justin Verlander earns a win in final start of year as Giants hold off Rockies 4-3
Justin Verlander struck out seven and walked one over six innings to win his final start in a challenging year, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Colorado Rockies 4-3.
Denver Post
Rockies drop another heartbreaker to Giants in 118th loss
SAN FRANCISCO — Slow starters all season, the Rockies got out of the gate fast on Saturday afternoon at sun-splashed Oracle Park. First inning: bang, solo home run by catcher Hunter Goodman, his 31st of the season. Second inning: bang, leadoff homer by Brenton Doyle, his 15th. The Rockies led 2-0 against Giants right-hander Justin Verlander. But, as usual, the Rockies found a way to lose, or couldn’t figure out how to win. Take your pick. The Gi…
The Mercury news
SF Giants’ Verlander caps off year with victory against Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO — Watching from afar, Bob Melvin assumed that Justin Verlander’s sustained success was primarily a product of his ability. Over the last eight-ish months, Melvin learned first-hand that Verlander didn’t craft a Hall of Fame career on ability alone. “From the other side, you’d think it’s just the talent, that he just goes out there and doesn’t really even need scouting reports, just goes with what his strengths are,” Melvin said. “B…
Justin Verlander struck out seven and gave a ball base in six innings to win his last opening in a challenging year on Saturday, and the San Francisco Giants resisted 4-3 against the Colorado Rockies.
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