Tony Vitello wins first game in Giants-Dodgers rivalry

TL;DR

The San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 in the first game of their series. This marks Tony Vitello's first victory as the Giants' manager in the historic rivalry.

Key points

Giants won 3-1 against Dodgers
First game of the series at Oracle Park
Tony Vitello's first victory as Giants manager
Vitello previously coached at Tennessee
Next game scheduled for Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. EDT

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San Francisco (10-13) opened a three-game series against the Dodgers (16-7) on Tuesday. The Giants won the series opener, 3-1, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

Tuesday's contest was the first for San Francisco manager Tony Vitello in the Giants-Dodgers rivalry. He is in his first season with the Giants after serving as Tennessee's head coach from 2018-25.

After the game, Vitello discussed what beating Los Angeles means for San Francisco.

"It gives you permission to be confident," Vitello said. "Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan - those guys don't need the win column, or statistics, or permission, to be confident. It's an undying thing. That's ideal."

Game 2 between the Dodgers and Giants is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. A series finale is slated for Thursday at 3:45 p.m. EDT.

Tony Vitello. Tennessee Volunteers versus Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball in Game 7 of the NCAA Tournament Knoxville Regional on June 2, 2025 at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Vitello compiled a 341–131 (125–85 SEC) record at Tennessee.

Q&A

What was the score of the Giants vs Dodgers game on Tuesday?

The Giants won the game against the Dodgers with a score of 3-1.

Who is Tony Vitello and what is his role with the Giants?

Tony Vitello is the manager of the San Francisco Giants, having previously been the head coach at Tennessee from 2018 to 2025.

When is the next game between the Giants and Dodgers?

The next game between the Giants and Dodgers is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. EDT.

What did Tony Vitello say about winning against the Dodgers?

Tony Vitello stated that winning gives the team 'permission to be confident,' comparing it to the confidence of athletes like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.