Logan Webb set the tone from the start, striking out leadoff batter Michael Harris II on four pitches. All Webb needed was 12 pitches to get out of the first inning, giving a clear indication of the gem he was about to spin.
It really was kind of a must-win for us," Melvin conceded after Thursday's victory. "Those are the guys you want on the mound in those type of games, and he came as advertised.
Webb threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings, earning his 11th win of the season, which tied his total from a year ago. The Braves mustered a measly four hits off the Giants' All-Star starting pitcher.
His league-leading 26th start of the season also was the 14th time Webb has pitched seven or more innings this year after reaching the feat on 16 occasions last season.
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