Webb's Momentum Lost
NL Pitcher of the Month Logan Webb Struggles in July Debut as SF Giants Suffer Major Loss
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Logan Webb entered July as the reigning National League Pitcher of the Month — and was promptly shelled. The San Francisco Giants lost 15-3 to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, with Webb lasting just three innings and giving up seven runs on 11 hits, according to Press Democrat.
The blowout loss left San Francisco tied with Colorado and the New York Mets for the fewest wins in the NL — just 36. The team that was supposed to be building momentum is instead sharing the bottom of the league.
Webb's Worst Outing in Nearly Three Years
Webb's seven runs allowed tied the most he has ever given up in a single game. His 11 hits surrendered were a career single-game worst, according to East Bay Times. He was pulled after just three innings — his shortest start in almost three years.
The damage was severe enough to push Webb's ERA up by 57 points in one afternoon. That kind of collapse stings even more when it comes just one day after earning one of pitching's monthly honors.
A Career First Award Followed by a Career Worst Start
Webb had never won NL Pitcher of the Month before June. The award was a milestone — proof that he had been one of baseball's best starters over the previous four weeks. Then came Tuesday, Times-Standard reported.
The timing made the start all the more deflating. Webb had given Giants fans a reason to feel good heading into July. Instead, the team gave up 15 runs — a score that looked more like a football game than a baseball one.
Giants Stuck at the Bottom of the National League
San Francisco now sits at 36 wins, tied with the Rockies and the Mets for the fewest victories in the NL, according to Press Democrat. The Giants entered the second half of the season with hopes of turning things around. Tuesday's result made that task harder.
Colorado, the team dealing the damage, is not exactly a powerhouse this season either. Getting blown out by a struggling Rockies squad in a 15-3 rout only deepens the concern in San Francisco.
What This Loss Means for San Francisco's Season
The Giants now face a steep climb. Sitting tied for the worst record in the NL with roughly half the season gone, San Francisco needs its ace to bounce back fast. Webb is still the anchor of the rotation — but Tuesday showed he is not immune to ugly outings.
The next few starts for Webb will matter. A single bad game does not erase a strong June. But if the Giants want to stay relevant, they need the version of Webb who earned that Pitcher of the Month award — not the one who lasted three innings against Colorado.
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