Verlander Ends Record Drought, Devers Homers Twice as Giants Beat Braves 9-3

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

ATLANTA — Justin Verlander ended the longest streak of starts in a season without a win in Giants history, Rafael Devers drove in four runs with three hits, including two home runs, and San Francisco beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on July 23, 2025.

The 42-year-old Verlander (1-8) had been winless in his first 16 starts, the longest stretch by a Giants pitcher in a single season in franchise history. The three-time Cy Young winner, who finalized a $15 million, one-year deal with San Francisco in January, allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and overcame five walks.

Devers went deep off Spencer Strider (4-8) in the fifth for the game's first run. Strider then hit Willy Adames with a pitch before Matt Chapman's two-run homer gave San Francisco a 3-0 lead. Devers added a three-run shot off Dylan Dodd, who was recalled earlier in the day, in the sixth.

Devers served as the designated hitter, one day after making his debut as the starting first baseman in Tuesday night’s 9-0 win, which ended the team’s six-game losing streak.

Key Moment

Eli White’s blooper landed fair near the right-field line to open the fifth for Atlanta's first hit off Verlander. White stole second base and moved to third on a wild pitch before Verlander struck out Drake Baldwin to end the inning.

Key Stat

The Giants outscored the Braves 18-3 to win the final two games of the series after Atlanta won the opener 9-7.

Up Next

The Giants, off on July 24, 2025, return home to open a weekend series against the New York Mets on Friday, July 25, 2025. Giants RHP Logan Webb (9-7, 3.08) is scheduled to face RHP Clay Holmes (8-5, 3.48).

The Braves play at Texas on Friday, July 25, 2025, with LHP Joey Wentz (2-1, 5.71) scheduled to face Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (7-3, 1.58).

In summary

The San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on July 23, 2025, marking a significant win for pitcher Justin Verlander who earned his first victory of the season after 16 winless starts. Rafael Devers was a key offensive contributor for the Giants, driving in four runs with two home runs. This victory, combined with their 9-0 win on July 22, allowed the Giants to secure the final two games of the series against the Braves after an initial loss. The Giants' pitching limited the Braves' offense, allowing only one hit through five scoreless innings from Verlander. This game highlighted strong performances from both Verlander and Devers, contributing to the Giants' series comeback.

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