Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee didn’t think Ronald Acuña Jr. was going to try to score from first base and Braves third-base coach Fredi Gonzalez advised against completing the risky sprint. But this was yet another instance where Acuña’s talent defied logical thinking.

Justin Verlander’s first win this season will get most of the attention following the Giants’ 9-3 victory over the Braves, and rightfully so. It didn’t feel right that one of the most successful pitchers in baseball history appeared incapable of getting one more win.

Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander speaks to reporters after San Francisco’s 9-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at Truist Park.Justin Verlander happy to ‘finally contribute' with first Giants win vs.