Tony Vitello wins first game in Giants-Dodgers rivalry

San Francisco (10-13) opened a three-game series against the Dodgers (16-7) on Tuesday. The Giants won the series opener, 3-1, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Tuesday's contest was the first for San Francisco manager Tony Vitello in the Giants-Dodgers rivalry.

He is in his first season with the Giants after serving as Tennessee's head coach from 2018-25. After the game, Vitello discussed what beating Los Angeles means for San Francisco. "It gives you permission to be confident," Vitello said .

"Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan - those guys don't need the win column, or statistics, or permission, to be confident. It's an undying thing. That's ideal.

" Game 2 between the Dodgers and Giants is scheduled for 9:45 p. m. EDT on Wednesday.