Tugboat’s Struggle Shows Promise | San Francisco Giants News

Matt Wilkinson, aka “Tugboat,” had a rough outing against the Red Sox, tossing 3⅔ innings and surrendering seven hits—but don’t panic. He didn’t feel great in his first start either, which is actually a sign of self-awareness and competitive fire that made him thrive in the minors. Command wasn’t sharp, and he got lucky at times, but his ability to generate awkward swings and his deceptive style hint at future upside—even if he ends up as a reliever. The hosts believe he deserves more chances, seeing real potential in his game despite this stumble. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d64a97b7af74ea6