"81 wins. 81 losses. Perfectly even. This is the space that the Giants have occupied since winning a franchise-record 107 games four years ago. In '23 and '24, they finished just below .500. In '22 and '25, they finished exactly .500. And for the Giants, this season, one that ended with a 4-0 win over the Colorado Rockies, qualifies as the most frustrating of them all."
"Logan Webb was not hyperbolic on Tuesday night following the Giants' elimination from postseason contention when he said this is the most talented team I've been on. There is legitimacy to that statement given the composition of this roster. But objective wins not subjective talent determine who competes for a championship and whose season ends in September. The Giants, for their part, ended their season with positive vibrations."
"Webb struck out eight batters over 5 1/3 innings, finishing his season with a 15-11 record, 3.22 ERA and 224 strikeouts over 207 innings, the most in the majors. The two-time All-Star becomes the first Giant to lead the National League in both innings and strikeouts since Bill Voiselle with the 1944 New York Giants. Willy Adames homered on the first pitch he saw, becoming the first Giant to hit 30 homers in a single season since Barry Bonds."
The Giants finished the season 81-81, marking a continued stretch of near-.500 results since a 107-win high four years earlier. Strong individual performances included Logan Webb (15-11, 3.22 ERA, 224 strikeouts in 207 innings), Willy Adames (30 home runs), and Rafael Devers (163 games, 35 homers). Webb led the majors in innings and strikeouts, a franchise first since 1944. Wilmer Flores received a standing ovation as prospect Bryce Eldridge replaced him defensively, signaling a likely farewell. The season ended with a 4-0 win over the Rockies and lingering frustration despite evident roster talent.
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