Webb leads Giants in sweep of LA to cap perfect trip

LOS ANGELES — Few things have been as dependable for the Giants this season as Logan Webb going deep into games. He did so again in Sunday’s series finale at Dodger Stadium, pitching seven innings of two-run ball as San Francisco defeated the Dodgers, 7-3, for a seventh straight victory.

Webb’s effort not only helped the Giants complete a sweep of Los Angeles, it also moved them into sole possession of second place in the National League West. They now sit half a game ahead of the Dodgers and 3 1/2 behind the D-backs.

Webb had to navigate through some traffic, as he allowed eight hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out five. His most precarious moment came early, when the Dodgers loaded the bases against him with a pair of two-out singles and a walk in the first. But Webb was able to avoid any damage by striking out James Outman, catching him looking at a 1-2 sinker down on the inner part of the zone.

Even when the Dodgers managed to get to him, Webb did a good job of not letting things get out of hand, quelling rallies in the fourth and fifth innings after just one run, which allowed him to once again provide the Giants with some much-needed length. He joins Framber Valdez as the only MLB pitcher with eight starts of seven innings or more this season. Webb has now gone at least five innings in all 15 of his starts this year, and he’s completed six innings in all but two of his starts.