The Philadelphia Phillies delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, crushing the San Francisco Giants 13-0 and extending Justin Verlander’s winless streak in the 2025 MLB season. With this victory, the Phillies showcased their offensive firepower, while Verlander’s struggles in his first year with the Giants continued.
Bryce Harper Leads Phillies’ Offensive Explosion
Bryce Harper was on fire, launching his 10th home run of the season and adding three doubles in a game that saw the Phillies score in five separate innings. Harper’s homer came in the fourth inning, a solo shot that set the tone for the rest of the night. He also doubled in the sixth and twice more in the eighth, sparking multiple scoring rallies.
Kyle Schwarber Slams 29th Homer of the Season
While Harper set the table, Kyle Schwarber cleared it. The slugger smashed his 29th home run in the eighth inning — a three-run bomb off reliever Scott Alexander — that capped a seven-run inning for the Phillies. Schwarber’s consistent power has been key to Philadelphia’s recent offensive surge.
Jesús Luzardo Shines on the Mound
Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo (8-5) was nearly untouchable, striking out seven batters and giving up just three hits across seven scoreless innings. He handled the Giants with ease, escaping his only jam in the second inning by striking out Jung Hoo Lee and Luis Matos with two men on base.
Justin Verlander’s Winless Streak Continues
Despite recording his sixth quality start of the season, Justin Verlander (0-7) remains winless in 2025. The 42-year-old allowed four runs (two earned) and struck out seven without walking a batter over six innings. However, a lack of run support and shaky bullpen performances kept him from securing his first win.
Verlander’s 15 starts without a win set a new personal low, surpassing his previous record of seven consecutive winless starts.
Phillies Take Advantage of Giants’ Bullpen
The floodgates opened in the eighth inning as the Phillies tagged the Giants’ bullpen for seven runs. Along with Schwarber’s homer, the inning featured a flurry of hits and smart baserunning that put the game far out of reach.
To save arms, the Giants turned to outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, who pitched the ninth and allowed two runs — but did manage to retire Harper on a foul pop-up.
Upcoming Matchups
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Phillies: LHP Ranger Suárez (7-2, 1.99 ERA) will face the San Diego Padres on Friday night in a key NL East-West battle.
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Giants: RHP Logan Webb (8-6, 2.62 ERA) will host the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers and RHP Dustin May (5-5, 4.52 ERA) in a crucial series opener.
Final Thoughts
The Phillies’ 13-0 shutout over the Giants not only extends their momentum heading into the weekend but also keeps Justin Verlander’s frustrating 2025 campaign in the spotlight. With Harper heating up and Schwarber crushing homers, Philadelphia looks poised for a deep postseason push.
