Wed May 14 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Giants’ Losing Streak Continues Despite Lineup Shakeup, Verlander’s Winless Streak Extends

**SAN FRANCISCO** – The San Francisco Giants’ struggles continued Monday night, falling 2-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks and extending their losing streak to a season-worst four games. Despite a strong outing from Justin Verlander, who pitched six innings and allowed just two solo home runs, the Giants’ offense remained anemic, leaving the veteran pitcher still searching for his first win in a Giants uniform.

Verlander, now nine starts into the season with San Francisco, has delivered four quality starts but holds a record of no wins, three losses, and six no-decisions. When asked about his plans for the evening after another frustrating loss, Verlander stated, “I’ll go home, watch a TV show, have a glass of wine and get ready for tomorrow. I’ll come in early and start getting ready for my next start.”

Manager Bob Melvin, seeking to ignite the struggling offense, implemented significant changes to the lineup. LaMonte Wade Jr., who has been mired in a slump, was benched against a right-handed starter for the first time this season, replaced by Wilmer Flores at first base. Willy Adames, who recently signed a seven-year $182 million contract with the Giants, was dropped from second to sixth in the order, while Heliot Ramos, one of the team’s hottest hitters, was elevated to third. Jung Hoo Lee moved into the cleanup spot.

While Ramos delivered with three hits and nearly tied the game with a deep drive in the eighth inning, ultimately robbed by a stunning catch from Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the reshuffled lineup failed to produce enough runs to support Verlander.

Melvin defended his decision to sit Wade, emphasizing the first baseman’s dedication despite his struggles. “The work he’s putting in, it’s pretty extreme… So it’s not like he’s sitting around pouting. He’s working like crazy,” Melvin stated, suggesting the move was intended to provide a mental break.

Adames also showed signs of improvement, hitting a double and scoring the Giants’ lone run. He had also worked with hitting coach Pat Burrell on shortening his leg lift to improve timing. Despite the changes, the Giants hope that a new lineup can shake things up and generate some much-needed offensive momentum.

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