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Tony Vitello got a taste of everything in Giants' big, weird Opening Day loss

By Ann KillionSan Francisco Chronicle

On Opening Night, new skipper Tony Vitello experienced some of what managing the Giants in San Francisco can be: perfect day, beautiful ballpark, full house. Then the game happened.

As the smoke and acrid odor from Netflix's over-the-top pregame production cleared, two figures emerged from the haze to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2026 baseball season. The packed …