Giants 3-7 in Vitello's Debut Season After Mets Sweep

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello, in his first major league season after a successful college tenure at the University of Tennessee, faces an early challenge with his team's 3-7 start through 10 games. The club, which has missed the playoffs for four consecutive years, sits at the bottom of the competitive National League West after a weekend sweep by the New York Mets, including a 5-2 loss on Sunday.

Vitello's debut has been marked by intense scrutiny and self-reflection. Following the Sunday afternoon defeat at Oracle Park, the 45-year-old manager spent the evening alone in his condo, replaying the game's miscues. He was ejected for the first time in his MLB career during the seventh inning after disputing an umpire's call that ruled outfielder Jerar Encarnación for running inside the designated lane to first base. "I'm sure he got it exactly technically right," Vitello said postgame. "It's just a play I've got a lot of history for." He recounted past college losses tied to similar rulings, including a Big 12 championship game against Oklahoma State, where he accused the opposing runner of interfering with the throw.

The Giants have been outscored by 25 runs in their...