Logan Webb accepted responsibility for the San Francisco Giants' lopsided loss to the Toronto Blue Jays while reflecting on a difficult first inning.
Following the San Francisco Giants' 10-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Logan Webb didn't search for excuses.
Despite settling down after a difficult opening inning, the Giants' ace focused on the final outcome rather than any positives from his outing.
"Not good," Webb said when asked to evaluate his performance. "We lost the game, right? I put our team in a hole 5-0 in the first one. It's not very good."
While the Blue Jays capitalized early, Webb believed the inning was influenced by a combination of well-placed hits and a few pitches he wished he could have back. He noted that some balls simply found open spots, while others resulted from mistakes that Toronto took advantage of in the game.
Rather than dwelling on bad luck, Webb emphasized that his job is to limit the damage when things begin to unravel.
"I've got to be able to minimize it in the first and at least keep us in the game," he said.
No similarities to previous start
Webb also dismissed comparisons between Wednesday's outing and his previous start against the Colorado Rockies on July 3, saying the two performances unfolded very differently.
He explained that this game largely came down to a difficult first inning before he found his rhythm, whereas his outing at Coors Field presented a different set of challenges.
Although the right-hander acknowledged there were pitches he would like back, he did not believe the two starts were connected beyond the disappointing results.
With the Giants continuing to struggle, Webb admitted the atmosphere inside the clubhouse has become increasingly frustrating.
"The feeling's not very good," he said when asked about the team's recent stretch.
Paying tribute to Justin Verlander
Beyond discussing the loss, Webb also reflected on former teammate Justin Verlander's announcement that he plans to retire following the season.
Webb spoke glowingly about the future Hall of Famer, calling him one of the greatest pitchers of his generation and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to once share a clubhouse with him.
"I think he's one of the greatest pitchers of all time," Webb said.
The Giants ace added that learning from Verlander had been invaluable. Even now, he continues to reach out for advice, saying the two remain in regular contact.
"I still text him all the time," Webb said.
Webb hopes Verlander can return healthy before the season concludes and finish his remarkable career on a strong note.
He also looks forward to celebrating the veteran's career in Philadelphia during next week's 2026 MLB All-Star Game, describing Verlander as a fierce competitor and "a bulldog" whose work ethic and approach have left a lasting impression.
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