SAN FRANCISCO — Ace pitcher Logan Webb took the brunt of the punishment Wednesday as the Giants fell 8-4 to the Kansas City Royals to conclude a nine-game homestand.

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said that Justin Verlander was dealing with a little bit of a pectoral muscle issue during his start Sunday, but — like Verlander — he’s optimistic Verlander will make his next start.

This future Hall of Fame pitcher struggled in his most recent outing, and he explained why in his post game presser.

Giants pitcher Justin Verlander said he has been dealing with physical limitations after San Francisco's 3-2 win over the Athletics on Sunday.

Ramos’ home run, off A’s starter Jeffrey Springs, was his eighth of the season. Two pinch-hitters figured in a two-run rally in the eighth off reliever Tyler Ferguson, with LaMonte Wade Jr. hitting a triple to right center and scoring on Patrick Bailey’s ground single to center.