San Francisco took a 3-2 lead into the bottom of the sixth when Philadelphia put runners on first and second with one out as Verlander’s pitch count creeped towards the century mark. Reliever Randy Rodríguez was warmed and ready, but Melvin elected to stick with his veteran. The move backfired.

Justin Verlander hasn't been at his best this season, but perhaps a matchup with the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies could prove to be the cure. Verlander takes the ball for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday when they continue their four-game road set against the Phillies.

Justin Verlander took the mound in the sixth inning with a one-run lead and a chance to finally get his first win as a Giant. Instead, he saw both slip away. A defensive miscue by left fielder Heliot