Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a go-ahead solo homer, Matt McLain had two extra-base hits and an RBI and the Cincinnati Reds spoiled the San Francisco debut of three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander,

Verlander began his outing by retiring the side in the first inning with two strikeouts, ending the frame by freezing Elly De La Cruz with a payoff curveball. He encountered a bit of trouble in the second when the Reds (1-1) put runners on first and second with one out, but escaped unscathed.

The Giants didn’t lack in the hit department, but they hit into three double plays in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings that stifled rallies.