Justin Verlander vs. Jesús Luzardo
The San Francisco Giants wrap up this three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon from Oracle Park.
Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Justin Verlander, who enters today’s game with a 4.84 ERA, 4.27 FIP, with 60 strikeouts to 26 walks in 70.2 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 11-2 loss to the Athletics on Friday, in which he allowed six runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and a walk in three innings.
He’ll be facing off against Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo, who enters today’s game with a 4.44 ERA, 2.77 FIP, with 115 strikeouts to 35 walks in 97.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Phillies’ 9-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, in which he allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits with four strikeouts and three walks in two innings.
Game #94
Who: San Francisco Giants (51-42) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (53-39)
Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
When: 12:45 p.m. PT
Regional broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area
National broadcast: n/a
Radio: KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, KSFN 1510 AM