McCovey Chronicles · Apr 4, 2025
Justin Verlander vs. Luis F. Castillo
The San Francisco Giants return to Oracle Park today to play their home opener against the Seattle Mariners.
Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Justin Verlander, making his second start of the year. He finished the 2024 season with a 5.48 ERA, 4.78 FIP, with 74 strikeouts to 27 walks in 90.1 innings pitched over 17 starts. His first start of the year was in the Giants’ 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, in which he allowed two runs on six hits with five strikeouts and a walk in five innings.