The San Francisco Giants avoided a sweep against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday by doing what they have repeatedly done when momentum becomes difficult to find.

They handed the ball to Logan Webb.

Once again, the ace delivered.

Behind another dominant outing from Webb, the Giants secured a 5-1 victory and closed the series with an important win as the season continues moving through a challenging stretch.

For San Francisco, Webb’s performance has become one of the clearest positives in a season where the club has continued sliding in the standings.

His year did not begin smoothly.

Webb posted a 7.36 ERA in 11 innings across two starts in March, looking far from the pitcher expected to anchor the rotation.

Since then, the right-hander has steadily worked his way back into the form that has made him one of baseball’s most respected frontline starters and a consistent Cy Young candidate.

Against Chicago, Webb delivered one of his strongest performances of the season.

He worked eight innings and allowed only one unearned run on seven hits while striking out seven and issuing no walks.

That outing lowered his season ERA to 3.46 after entering June carrying a 4.82 mark.

The recent surge has also strengthened his All-Star case.

Webb owns a 2-0 record with an 0.39 ERA and 0.61 WHIP in 23 innings over three starts in June, recording 18 strikeouts and issuing only one walk.

At the same time, that success could create more difficult conversations internally.

If the Giants continue moving away from contention, Webb’s value could become increasingly difficult to ignore at the trade deadline.

San Francisco could potentially pursue prospect capital or MLB-ready talent in return for one of the organization’s most valuable assets.

Any move would come with significant cost.

Webb still has 2 1/2 years remaining on his five-year, $90 million contract, creating a meaningful financial commitment for any acquiring club.

Still, pitchers of his caliber rarely become available.

His competitiveness was also on display Sunday.

Following the outing, Webb said that he pushed to remain in the game in the eighth inning despite approaching 100 pitches and expressed confidence that he still had more to give.

“I pretty much said F yeah, I’m good. Let’s go,” Webb told the media, including KNBR.

The Giants are expected to send Webb back to the mound Saturday on the road against the Miami Marlins.

Beyond results, Webb’s value starts with reliability.

He consistently handles pressure without changing his approach and has developed a reputation for maintaining control of games emotionally and strategically.

Another defining trait is competitiveness.

Webb pitches with conviction and trusts his process regardless of circumstance.

He also brings leadership qualities that often extend beyond his own outings and influence the overall tone of a pitching staff.

That combination helps explain why Webb continues to be viewed as one of the most important pieces in San Francisco’s future, regardless of the direction the organization chooses.

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