Tony Vitello criticizes Giants' play after loss to Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello expressed disappointment with his team’s performance following a 13-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies on August 16. Vitello likened the effort to that of a junior college team, citing poor pitching and defensive lapses. The defeat marked the first time since 2018 that the Rockies won the season series against the Giants. The Giants have struggled since trading key players like Luis Arráez, leading to a significant decline in performance, particularly among younger, less experienced players. Vitello's comments resonated with his team, indicating a level of agreement among players regarding their performance.
- •Giants lost 13-7 to Rockies on August 16.
- •Vitello criticized team for low-level performance.
- •Rockies won the season series against Giants for the first time since 2018.
- •Giants pitchers walked 10 batters and hit another during the game.
- •Vitello's remarks were well received by players in the clubhouse.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Vitello says Giants' performance was 'like a junior college game'
"Giants manager Tony Vitello describing his team's play to that of a junior college team. He should know: "I was a juco guy."
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