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Giants defeat Padres for Tony Vitello's first win as manager
New San Diego Padres manager Tony Vitello earns his inaugural victory against the rival Giants.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:07am
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In Tony Vitello's debut as the new manager of the San Diego Padres, his team fell to the visiting San Francisco Giants by a score of 6-3. Despite the loss, Vitello was able to earn his first win as an MLB skipper in his first game at the helm of the Padres.
Why it matters
Vitello was hired in the offseason to help turn around the struggling Padres, who have failed to make the playoffs for the past three seasons. His first game as manager was highly anticipated by fans hoping he can bring a new energy and winning culture to the team.
The details
The Giants jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but the Padres battled back to make it a close game late. Vitello's squad was unable to complete the comeback, however, as the Giants held on for the 6-3 victory. Padres star Juan Soto went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the losing effort.
- The game was played on March 30, 2026 at Petco Park in San Diego.
- Vitello was hired as the new Padres manager in November 2025.
The players
Tony Vitello
The new manager of the San Diego Padres, hired in the offseason to help turn the team around after three straight seasons without a playoff berth.
Juan Soto
The star outfielder for the San Diego Padres, who had one hit in four at-bats in the loss to the Giants.
What they’re saying
“It was a tough loss, but I'm proud of the fight our guys showed. We're going to keep working hard and I know we'll turn this thing around.”
— Tony Vitello, Manager, San Diego Padres
What’s next
The Padres will look to bounce back in the second game of the series against the Giants on April 1.
The takeaway
While the Padres came up short in Vitello's debut, the new manager has instilled a sense of optimism and determination in the team that should have fans excited for the season ahead.
