SF Giants inch closer to elimination as Cardinals rough up Verlander

SF Giants inch closer to elimination as Cardinals rough up Verlander

SAN FRANCISCO — One game closer to elimination. Justin Verlander allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings as the Giants (77-80) lost 6-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night at Oracle Park, falling 3.5 games behind the Mets and Reds for the final NL wild card spot with five games remaining. For Verlander, this outing was a departure from his recent run of excellence. Over his last five starts entering play, Verlander …

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