The San Francisco Giants entered Thursday’s series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to build momentum, handing the ball to Logan Webb, opposite Tyler Glasnow in a marquee pitching matchup.

While Webb turned in a respectable performance, the Giants’ lack of offense ultimately proved costly in a 3-0 defeat. Webb worked efficiently through seven innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs while walking two and striking out five.

Against one of the deepest lineups in baseball, the right-hander managed to limit damage and keep San Francisco within striking distance. However, the Dodgers capitalized on a few key mistakes, pushing across all three of their runs against him.

From a pitch usage standpoint, Webb leaned heavily on his changeup, throwing it 33 times (33%), while mixing in his sinker 25 times (26%) and sweeper 19 times (19%). The changeup proved to be his most effective weapon, accounting for four of his five strikeouts, as he consistently disrupted the timing of Los Angeles hitters.

Despite entering the game with some recent struggles, Webb’s ability to navigate the lineup multiple times while maintaining a manageable pitch count was an encouraging sign.

Still, even a solid outing wasn’t enough given the Giants’ offensive struggles. San Francisco was held to just one hit throughout the game, unable to generate any rhythm against Glasnow or Tanner Scott in the ninth.

The Dodgers’ right-hander was dominant, tossing eight shutout innings while striking out nine, overpowering hitters with a mix of velocity and sharp secondary pitches. His performance underscored why he has been one of the anchors of Los Angeles’ rotation.

The Giants’ bullpen provided a bright spot late, as Blake Tidwell covered the final two innings. The right-hander struck out two and kept the game within reach, continuing a recent stretch in which San Francisco’s relievers have shown increased reliability in both middle and late-inning situations.

Ultimately, the game highlighted a familiar issue for the Giants: strong pitching performances being undermined by inconsistent offense. Against elite arms like Glasnow, opportunities are scarce, and San Francisco was unable to capitalize when they arose.

The Giants will look to bounce back Friday as they open a new series against the Miami Marlins. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. PT, with Adrian Houser expected to take the mound for San Francisco opposite Sandy Alcantara.

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