SF Giants score nine runs in 11th; Verlander still searching for first win

CHICAGO — Kyle Harrison was getting thrown into the fire.

The Giants and Cubs entered the 11th inning tied at five. Ryan Walker and Erik Miller failed to protect San Francisco’s two-run lead in the ninth, leaving Justin Verlander still searching for his first win as a Giant. Harrison was the only fresh arm left. He’d never pitched in relief as a major leaguer, but manager Bob Melvin had no choice. As Harrison warmed, Wrigley Field remained packed.

As Harrison jogged to the mound, most of the crowd had disappeared.