This article was originally published on www.si.com as Justin Verlander Finally Wins First Game With Giants After 16 Tries. When San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander was coming up, the pitching win was still an object of romance.

Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander recorded his first victory with the San Francisco Giants in his 17th start, with Rafael Devers' two-homer day sealing a 9-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Justin Verlander, who left Houston to sign with the Giants last offseason, has had a rough year in San Francisco and now an umpire is pointing it out.