MIAMI — The San Francisco Giants were swept in a three-game series by the Miami Marlins on Sunday despite a strong performance from their ace, Logan Webb. Webb pitched eight innings, allowing two runs on five hits, but the Giants’ offense failed to provide ample run support in a 2-1 loss that extended San Francisco’s slump.

Webb, returning from a right knee bursitis injury, continued his impressive form with his third straight solid start. Since his return on May 29, Webb has posted a 1.02 ERA, trailing only Milwaukee’s Jacob Misirowski for the lowest mark in Major League Baseball. In Sunday’s outing, the only runs Webb surrendered came from mistakes against Marlins cleanup batter Kyle Stowers, who hit a home run off a first-pitch sinker in the second inning and later drew a two-out walk that led to another run.

Despite Webb’s efforts, the Giants offense struggled against Miami’s pitcher Ryan Gusto, a 27-year-old from Santa Rosa with a career ERA of 5.85. San Francisco struck out six times in just over four innings, scoring only once on a two-out RBI single by Casey Schmitt in the third inning. After that, the Giants could not capitalize on baserunners and managed only four more hits over the final innings, failing to score again.

Manager Tony Vitello acknowledged the team’s challenges, noting the bullpen’s effectiveness for Miami and the Giants’ inability to convert scoring opportunities. “We just unfortunately don’t have a lot to show for it,” Vitello said.

The loss dropped the Giants to 28-43 on the season, leaving them 15 games below .500 and matching their lowest point of the year. After briefly gaining momentum with three consecutive wins earlier in the week, San Francisco has stumbled again with another trio of defeats. Third baseman Matt Chapman voiced frustration at the team’s inconsistency, having gone hitless over the road trip, including eight strikeouts in five games.

Schmitt provided a rare bright spot in the Giants lineup, extending his hitting streak to six consecutive multi-hit games, an achievement rarely seen in recent Giants history. His two hits on Sunday accounted for the team’s only run, marking his 42nd RBI of the season. Vitello praised Schmitt’s return to form, while Chapman lamented his own slump despite some well-struck balls.

Looking ahead, the Giants will return home to begin a six-game homestand on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. The series will open with Robbie Ray starting Tuesday, followed by Tyler Mahle making his first start since May 26 on Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring strain. The team may also face a tense atmosphere from fans, as protests have been organized in response to players’ objections to the club’s upcoming LGBTQ Pride Night.