Right-hander Justin Verlander finally got his first win as a Giant, in his 17th start of the season, on Wednesday against the Braves in Atlanta. (Photo credits to Todd Kirkland, Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva

#1 Michael, Justin Verlander finally ends his historic 16-game winless streak on Wednesday afternoon against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, 9-3. His 17th start this season, finally recorded his first in a Giants Uniform. Also making this his 263rd career wins.

#2 Rafael Devers stepped up to the plate and logged in four runs with three hits, and including two home runs. Devers was put back as the designated hitter, just one day after making his debut as the starting first baseman in Tuesday night’s 9-0 win.

#3 The Giants outscored the Braves 18-3 to win the final two games of the series after Atlanta won the opener 9-7. Just before the Giants got outscored by the Blue Jays 18-9.

#4 San Francisco Giants are one game behind San Diego from taking back second place in the NL West. With players coming back from old injuries like Matt Chapman, Michael what does it take for the Giants to get back to second and their hoping to reach the post season?

#5 The Giants return home to Oracle Park on Friday night at 7:15 PM to open a weekend series against the New York Mets. Giants RHP Logan Webb (9-7, ERA 3.08) will be on the mound as he faces off RHP Clay Holmes (8-5, ERA 3.48)

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