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.

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

Rafael Devers only needed one hand on the bat to hit a home run against the Braves on Wednesday, lifting a pitch well below the zone over the right field wall.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ rotation took a hit when the team optioned Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento following the worst start of his career. On Friday, that unit took another blow.

The Giants already had a hole in their rotation after demoting Hayden Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. Now they have two. Right-hander Landen Roupp, who had emerged as the club’s No. 3 starter behind All-Stars Logan Webb and Robbie Ray,

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

Giants fifth. Heliot Ramos called out on strikes. Rafael Devers homers to right field. Willy Adames hit by pitch. Matt Chapman homers to right field. Willy Adames scores. Mike Yastrzemski grounds

After 17 starts for the San Francisco Giants, Justin Verlander is finally in the win column. Verlander pitched five shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday while allowing just one hit.