Sports Reporter

Danny Emerman

The Giants have won five consecutive games thanks to timely hits and a lights-out bullpen that has the best ERA in MLB. 

Justin Verlander went winless in 15 first-half starts, but the Giants have stayed within striking distance of their top NL West rival. 

The 49ers embraced future upside with their latest move, claiming Israel Abanikanda, 22, off waivers from the Jets. 

Jerar Encarnación joined the roster on Monday, but he went 0-for-3 and made the final out in a 1-0 loss to the Padres. 

Casey Schmitt's grand slam and Logan Webb's dominant outing propelled the Giants into a tie for first place in the National League West.