Verlander Strikes Out Seven in Giants' Loss to Phillies

Despite his seven strikeouts, Justin Verlander allowed two earned runs over six innings in a tough loss against the Phillies. His WHIP remains at 1.42 for the season, a concern for the Giants' pitching staff.

Verlander has not yet secured a win this season, holding a 0-7 record over 15 starts. His strikeout rate stands at 7.9 K/9, contributing to his 67 strikeouts over 76 2/3 innings pitched.