Vitello Fumes Over Controversial Call | San Francisco Giants News

Giants manager Tony Vitello exploded after a one-run loss to the Royals, fueled by a controversial seventh-inning call where Willy Adames was accused of pushing a runner off second — a play he argued should’ve been reviewed for the tag. Vitello, who twice emphasized the call’s importance, was ejected mid-game — not for yelling, but for walking back to the dugout. Despite his pitcher’s strong performance and a slim lead, the ejection came at a critical juncture. He defended Adames’ grit and insisted the team stands behind him, acknowledging recent bad luck but praising the growth from six tight matchups — even in defeat. 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/b46e9519e719620c