Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants.

Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless with a 13-0 rout of the San Francisco Giants.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game to be played on July 9, 2025 on ESPN.

During the offseason, Kepler signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phillies to become their everyday left fielder after ten seasons as a Minnesota Twin. Philadelphia viewed him as a veteran presence who could stabilize its outfield mix and add pop to the lineup.

Giants: Justin Verlander (0-6, 4.97 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 60 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies play the last game of a three-game series. The Giants can sweep the series with a victory.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game to be played on July 9, 2025 on ESPN.