San Francisco Giants Mike Yastrzemski has had success at the plate as he and the Giants prepare to open a three game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Fri Jul 11, 2025 (AP News file)

San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper hit home run and hit for three doubles on Wednesday afternoon as the Phillies upended the San Francisco Giants 13-0 at Oracle Park.

#2 The Phillies Jesus Luzardo struck out seven batters and gave up three hits in seven innings of work as the Giants starter Justin Verlander continues to search for his first win of the season takes the loss.

#3 Verlander now (0-7) at 42 years old pitching in his first season with the Giants had a rough outing his line for the afternoon, four runs (two earned), seven hits, and seven strikeouts, no walks in six innings of work. Verlander who won the Cy Young Award three times just continues to battle to pick up his first win.

#4 The Phils scored an unearned run in the second inning and Harper in the top of the fourth inning crushed his tenth home run to left field as the Phillies poured it on all afternoon.

#5 Friday the Los Angeles Dodgers come to Oracle Park for three games against the Giants. Starting pitcher for the Dodgers RHP Dustin May (5-5 ERA 4.52) for the Giants RHP Logan Webb (8-6, ERA 2.62) first pitch 7:15pm PT.

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