Tony Vitello faces criticism after pinch-running decision in Giants' loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:36 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The San Francisco Giants lost to the Miami Marlins 2-1 on June 21, 2026. In a pivotal moment of the game, Rafael Devers earned a walk in the ninth inning, but Giants manager Tony Vitello's decision to replace him with pinch runner Jonah Cox caused a stir as Devers refused to leave the field. Vitello defended his choice, stating it was a strategic move intending to improve their chances to score. Despite the loss and growing criticisms of Vitello's management in his first season, the decision to pinch-run was described as sound.
- •Giants lost 2-1 to Marlins on June 21, 2026.
- •Rafael Devers walked to start the ninth but refused to leave for Cox.
- •Vitello aimed to enhance scoring chances with the pinch running decision.
- •The team currently stands fourth in the NL West at 31-46.
- •Vitello's management is under scrutiny during his first year as manager.
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Vitello made the right call in viral moment in Giants' loss, and he deserves the benefit of the doubt
"The Giants lost to the Marlins on Sunday, but it was the reaction by one of his players that made headlines.
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