Justin Verlander has ended the longest winless streak for a Giants pitcher in a single season. He led San Francisco to a 9-3 victory Wednesday over the Atlanta Braves.

In a surprising turn of events, since the San Francisco Giants acquired slugger Rafael Devers, their offensive production has actually worsened.

In his 17th start of the season, Justin Verlander finally won his first game as a Giant — and the 263rd of his career — by pitching around five walks to deliver five scoreless innings as San Francisco (54-49) defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Wednesday afternoon at Truist Park.

It just makes too much sense for the Giants to cut ties with Sean Hjelle amidst an imminent pitching staff move.

Justin Verlander overcame the Atlanta Braves — and the rain — to end the longest winless streak in a season in Giants history.

Atlanta Braves lose 9-0 to San Francisco Giants in second game of series. Braves struggle to score with runners on base, losing opportunity after opportunity.

Hayden Birdsong’s demotion combined with Justin Verlander’s inconsistency highlight the team’s need for major-league rotation depth as the July 31 trade deadline looms. It’s an issue that has been brewing since the team sent Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Rafael Devers.

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