San Francisco took a 3-2 lead into the bottom of the sixth when Philadelphia put runners on first and second with one out as Verlander’s pitch count creeped towards the century mark. Reliever Randy Rodríguez was warmed and ready, but Melvin elected to stick with his veteran. The move backfired.

Justin Verlander makes no secret of the fact that he wants to join the 300-win club at some point. Right now, the Giants pitcher is having more trouble than he expected in his bid for his first in orange and black.

Justin Verlander hasn't been at his best this season, but perhaps a matchup with the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies could prove to be the cure. Verlander takes the ball for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday when they continue their four-game road set against the Phillies.